The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures.

If he’s got a big yellow scarf over his left shoulder, he’s the king. Bow lower in that case.

I always wear my sweater back-to-front; it is so much more flattering.

The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only.

A wise man should so write (though in words understood by all men) that wise men only should be able to commend him.

Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto.

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.

I often observe the absurdity of dreams, but never dream of the absurdity of my waking thoughts.

Thomas Hobbes

Quotes by Thomas Hobbes

Written By Thomas Hobbes

Written By Thomas Hobbes

Written By Thomas Hobbes

Written By Thomas Hobbes

Written By Thomas Hobbes

Written By Thomas Hobbes

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