Maxioms by Thomas Hobbes
The "value" or "worth" of a man is, as of all other things, his
price; that is to say, read more
The "value" or "worth" of a man is, as of all other things, his
price; that is to say, so much as would be given for the use of
his power.
The privilege of absurdity, to which no living creature is subject but men only.
The privilege of absurdity, to which no living creature is subject but men only.
Give an inch, he'll take an ell.
Give an inch, he'll take an ell.
Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, read more
Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves.
They that approve a private opinion, call it opinion; but they that dislike it, heresy; and yet heresy signifies no read more
They that approve a private opinion, call it opinion; but they that dislike it, heresy; and yet heresy signifies no more than private opinion
