Thomas Hobbes — "Fear of things invisible is the natural seed of that which every one in himself …"

"For what is there in the world, that is not obnoxious to the change of time, and the violence of men?"

"The laws of nature are not properly laws, but conclusions or theorems concerning what conduceth to the conservation and defence of themselves."

"And consequently, where there is no common power, there is no law: where no law, no injustice."

"For the source of all superstition is the fear of things invisible."

"The greatest part of mankind, in their ordinary life, are led by their senses and appetites, and consequently, by the desire of honour, riches, and pleasure; as also by the fear of pain, poverty, and …"