“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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Hobbes, T. (n.d.). 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. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36677-such-is-the-nature-of-men-that-howsoever/
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Hobbes, Thomas. “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.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36677-such-is-the-nature-of-men-that-howsoever/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Hobbes, Thomas. “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.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36677-such-is-the-nature-of-men-that-howsoever/.