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Thomas Hobbes quote about truth from Leviathan (1651) - For such Truth, as opposeth no man profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome.

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“ For such Truth, as opposeth no man profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome. ”

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Author

Thomas Hobbes

Source

Leviathan

Topic

truth pleasure profit

Date

1651

Language

English

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/3207/3207-h/3207-h.htm

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Thomas Hobbes quote about truth from Leviathan (1651) - For such Truth, as opposeth no man profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome.

Thomas Hobbes quote about truth from Leviathan (1651) - For such Truth, as opposeth no man profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome.

Thomas Hobbes quote about truth from Leviathan (1651) - For such Truth, as opposeth no man profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome.

Thomas Hobbes quote about truth from Leviathan (1651) - For such Truth, as opposeth no man profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome.