In the state of nature
â
In the state of nature,
life is solitary,
poor,
nasty,
brutish,
and short.
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Meaning
This quote describes pre-political existence as violent and brief without order.
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Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher known for his work on political philosophy and social contract theory. His quotes often reflect governance, human nature, and rational thought. Hobbes inspires philosophers, historians, and students to examine society, power structures, and the principles guiding human interaction and political organization.
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