Immortality is a belief grounded upon other men's sayings, that they knew it supernaturally; or that they knew those who knew them that knew others that knew it supernaturally.

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.

Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but with imagination.

Give me a few minutes, " he said, sounding tired but happy, "before I make good on my promises."She circled his nipple with her finger. "That's a pretty short recovery time.""You inspire me.

Life comes in stages. We all have different ages. We do what we do because of our ages. Knowingly or unknowingly, we act because of where we have reached in life.

Now, clear your minds. It knows what scares you. It has from the very beginning. Don't give it any help, it knows too much already.

I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened and I'm not afraid to look behind them.

Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one's own goodness.

Want and boredom are indeed the twin poles of human life.

Self-conscious, uncertain, I'm showered by the dust. But the spirit enters into me and I submit to trust.

You can name your own salary in this business. I call mine Fred.

The biggest fool is he who has learned much, taught much, and is still discontented.