If men are naturally in a state of war, why do they always carry arms and why do they have keys to lock their doors?

A democracy is no more than an aristocracy of orators. The people are so readily moved by demagogues that control must be exercised by the government over speech and press.

The condition of man... is a condition of war of everyone against everyone.

Government is necessary, not because man is naturally bad... but because man is by nature more individualistic than social.

Hell is truth seen too late.

Humans are driven by a perpetual and restless desire of power.

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.

How could a state be governed, or protected in its foreign relations if every individual remained free to obey or not to obey the law according to his private opinion.

Life in the state of nature is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law

Curiosity is the lust of the mind.

The nature of a true seeker after beauty is to overlook flaws.

Appreciate every moment because this moment is your precious life.

I am wonderful creation of God.

Intelligence is usually easy to tell in a 10-minute conversation. Determination is harder.

My administration doesn’t have any secrets, and from now on, neither will you.

Don't try to lawyer me out of common sense.

Devote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done.

What people believe prevails over the truth.

Preferred three hours quicker over one moment late.

courage is simply fear that has said it's prayers!