The value of all things contracted for, is measured by the appetite of the contractors: and therefore the just value is that which they are contented to give.
Leviathan, social contract
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"The power of the mighty hath no foundation but in the opinion and belief of the people."
Controversial"As if it were not enough to have been once in a war, but must also be perpetually in a posture of war."
Controversial"The passions that incline men to peace, are fear of death; desire of such things as are necessary to commodious living; and a hope by their industry to obtain them."
Strange & Unusual"For whatsoever is the object of any man's appetite or desire, that is it which he for his part calleth good: and the object of his hate and aversion, evil; and of his contempt, vile and inconsiderable…"
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