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How could a state be governed, or protected in its foreign relations if every individual remained free to obey or not to obey the law according to his private opinion.

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Curiosity is the lust of the mind.

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I think, therefore matter is capable of thinking.

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Religions are like pills, which must be swallowed whole without chewing.

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The condition of man... is a condition of war of everyone against everyone.

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Hell is Truth Seen Too Late.

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