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 lastethlongobligation Change image and share on social
The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only. Thomas Hobbes absurditycreaturelive Change image and share on social
The Papacy is not other than the Ghost of the deceased Roman Empire, sitting crowned upon the grave thereof. Thomas Hobbes crowndeceaseempire Change image and share on social
Not believing in force is the same as not believing in gravitation. Thomas Hobbes believeforcegravitation Change image and share on social
That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself. Thomas Hobbes contentdefenseliberty share on social
Sudden glory is the passion which maketh those grimaces called laughter. Thomas Hobbes callglorygrimace Change image and share on social
A man's conscience and his judgment is the same thing; and as the judgment, so also the conscience, may be erroneous. Thomas Hobbes conscienceerroneousjudgment Change image and share on social
All generous minds have a horror of what are commonly called 'Facts'. They are the brute beasts of the intellectual domain. Thomas Hobbes beastbrutecall Change image and share on social
