Quote of Thomas Hobbes - Such is the nature of men...
Biography - Thomas Hobbes:
English philosopher.
Born: 1588 - Died: 1679
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1588 - Died: 1679
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves.
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