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Biography: Thomas Hobbes is known for his influential work in political philosoph... more Biography: Thomas Hobbes is known for his influential work in political philosophy, particularly his book "Leviathan." Born in 1588 in England, Hobbes developed the social contract theory, arguing that a strong central authority is necessary to prevent the chaos of a state of nature. His ideas laid the groundwork for modern political science. less
"Words are the money of fools"
Tags: Wisdom, Communication, Expression, Intelligence, Value
"Knowledge is power"
Tags: Wisdom, Strength, Learning, Knowledge, Education
"Fear of things invisible is the natural seed of that which everyone in himself calleth religion"
Tags: Philosophy, Self-awareness, Human nature, Spirituality, Belief
"Covenants without the sword are but words and of no strength to secure a man at all"
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"The right of nature is the liberty each man hath to use his own power as he will himself for the preservation of his own nature that is to say of his own life"
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Self-governance, Moral philosophy, Personal freedom
"Leisure is the mother of philosophy"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Creativity, Reflection
"The condition of man is a condition of war of everyone against everyone"
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Conflict, Competition, War
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