Quote by Thomas Hobbes
That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for

That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself. – Thomas Hobbes

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There is no such thing as perpetual tranquillity of mind while we live here because life itself is but motion, and can never be without desire, nor without fear, no more than without sense. – Thomas Hobbes

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Fear of things invisible in the natural seed of that which everyone in himself calleth religion. – Thomas Hobbes

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Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto. – Thomas Hobbes

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Religion brings to man an inner strength, spiritual light, and ineffable peace. – Alexis Carrel

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Peace without justice is tyranny. – William Allen White

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Men may yearn for peace, cry for peace, and work for peace, but there will be no peace until they follow the path pointed out by the Living Christ. He is the true light of mens lives. – David O. McKay

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Peace is its own reward. – Mahatma Gandhi

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