For every man by nature is supposed to be equal to every other man, and therefore, if there be no common power to keep them in awe, they will be in a state of war, of every man against every man.
Leviathan, social contract
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"The source of all felicity and unhappiness, is the love of ourselves."
Controversial"For the nature of man is such, that if they be not restrained by fear of punishment, they will choose to do that which is most for their own advantage."
Strange & Unusual"For the laws of nature are not properly laws, but certain dictates of reason."
Controversial"And consequently, where there is no common power, there is no law: where no law, no injustice."
Humorous"For words are wise men's counters, they do but reckon by them; but they are the money of fools, that value them by the authority of an Aristotle, a Cicero, or a Thomas, or any other doctor whatsoever,…"
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