Thomas Hobbes

"The art of living is the art of knowing which desires to indulge and which to suppress."

"A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand."

"The measure of a man's wisdom is his understanding of his own ignorance."

"Love is nothing but desire for perpetual satisfaction."

"The natural state of mankind is not peace but rather a constant struggle for dominance."

"Time is the image of eternity, perpetually turning upon itself."

"The greatest foe of liberty is the ignorance of the people."

"Defiance of lawful authority begets tyranny."

"The foundation of justice is good faith."

"Solitude is the state in which we are freed from the influence of others."

"The greater the power, the greater the responsibility to use it justly."

"Man is distinguished from animals by the ability to use symbols and language."

"Vainglory is the passion which makes men believe themselves better than they are."

"The universe is governed by laws which are immutable and eternal."

"The life of contemplation is the highest form of human existence."

"Education is the most powerful tool for changing the world."

"The desire for glory is the last infirmity of noble minds."

"In the clash between faith and reason, truth often lies hidden."

"The power of words lies not in their truth but in their persuasiveness."

"The commonwealth is built upon the foundation of mutual interest."

"A man is known by the company he keeps and the books he reads."

"The greatest danger to any state comes from within its own borders."

"Patience is the virtue of the strong who can afford to wait."

"The pursuit of wealth without virtue leads to ruin."

"The mind without the body is like a king without subjects."

"To understand the present, we must understand the past."

"The greatest discoveries often come from questioning established truths."

"A promise made without the intention to keep it is a form of theft."

"The sweetness of life depends upon the harmony of our desires."

"Without law, there can be no justice, and without justice, there can be no peace."