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That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself.
Thomas Hobbes
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"That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself."
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That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself. — Thomas Hobbes

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Thomas Hobbes was a Philosopher from Kingdom of England (1588–1679).

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Who said "That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and de…"?
This quote is attributed to Thomas Hobbes, a Philosopher from Kingdom of England.
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Thomas Hobbes lived from 1588 – 1679.
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