Thomas Hobbes

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.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

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.

Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

Now I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark.

Now I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark.