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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.

by Thomas Hobbes Found in: Nature Quotes,
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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

by Thomas Hobbes Found in: Heresy Quotes,
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Setting themselves against reason, as often as reason is against
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Setting themselves against reason, as often as reason is against
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by Thomas Hobbes Found in: Reason Quotes,
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Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

by Thomas Hobbes Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

Give an inch, he'll take an ell.

by Thomas Hobbes Found in: Gifts Quotes,
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