The laws of nature are not properly laws, but conclusions or theorems concerning what conduceth to the conservation and defence of themselves.
Leviathan, social contract
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"For what is there in the world that is not subject to change?"
Humorous"For there is no such Finis Ultimus, (utmost aim,) nor Summum Bonum, (greatest good,) as is spoken of in the books of the old moral philosophers. Nor can a man any more live, whose desires are at an en…"
Strange & Unusual"For whatsoever is the object of any man's appetite or desire, that is it which he for his part calleth good: and the object of his hate and aversion, evil; and of his contempt, vile and inconsiderable…"
Strange & Unusual"The passions that incline men to peace, are fear of death; desire of such things as are necessary to commodious living; and a hope by their industry to obtain them."
Strange & Unusual"The value of all things contracted for, is measured by the appetite of the contractors: and therefore the just value is that which they are contented to give."
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