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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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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The flesh endures the storms of the present alone the mind, those of the past and future as well as the present. Gluttony is a lust of the mind. – Thomas Hobbes

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I believe however that peace is attainable regardless of the Arabs mentality, society or government. – Yitzhak Rabin

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The peace makers shall be called the children of God. – Bible

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I believe that in the end the abolition of war, the maintenance of world peace, the adjustment of international questions by pacific means will come through the force of public opinion, which controls nations and peoples. – Frank B. Kellogg

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I pray daily… for peace. – Paul ONeill

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I sometimes skip meals when I travel. – Amy Smart

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There is nothing certain in a mans life but that he must lose it. – Owen Meredith

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There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one – keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy. – Mark Twain

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We never taste a perfect joy our happiest successes are mixed with sadness. – Pierre Corneille

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