And from this, that every man desires his own good, it followeth, that every man desires to preserve himself.
Leviathan, social contract
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"The greatest good, is the preservation of life."
Controversial"For the nature of man is such, that if they be not restrained by fear of punishment, they will choose to do that which is most for their own advantage."
Strange & Unusual"Ignorance of causes makes men feareful of any power invisible."
Humorous"For it is not the bare words, but the scope of the speaker, that giveth the true interpretation of a law."
Strange & Unusual"For to believe that any one should be so fool-hardy, as to put himself into a state of war, without necessity, is to believe that he is a fool."
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