"For seeing that the whole world is but motion, and there is nothing in it but motion, it is impossible that any part of it should remain always in the same state."

"And from this war of every man against every man, this also is consequent; that nothing can be unjust. The notions of right and wrong, justice and injustice have there no place."

"But a man cannot be said to be in a state of nature, when he is in a city or commonwealth."

"Power and wealth, and honour, are but means to obtain power and wealth and honour."

"For it is not the bare words, but the scope of the speaker, that gives the words their true signification."