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Quote by Thomas Hobbes
There is no such thing as perpetual tranquillity of mind while we

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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The obligation of subjects to the sovereign is understood to last as long, and no longer, than the power lasteth by which he is able to protect them. – Thomas Hobbes

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Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves. – Thomas Hobbes

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I think masculinity is bravado against the mystery of the universe of women. Its just a fear of not knowing what women have thats so powerful. Its this shield they put up to try to get closer. – K. D. Lang

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Eighty percent of all choices are based on fear. Most people dont choose what they want they choose what they think is safe. – Phil McGraw

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Id make a terrible surgeon. The fear of blood? Very high on my list. – Kristen Wiig

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There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear. – George S. Patton

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