Thomas Hobbes's Quote - I put for the general inclination of all mankind, a perpetual and

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I put for the general inclination of all mankind, a perpetual and

I put for the general inclination of all mankind, a perpetual and restless desire of power after power, that ceaseth only in death. – Thomas Hobbes

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It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. – Thomas Hobbes

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The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only. – Thomas Hobbes

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In the state of nature profit is the measure of right. – Thomas Hobbes

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