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But Aversion wee have for things, not only which we know have hurt…

Quote byThomas Hobbes · 1588–1679

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The First Part, Chapter 6, p. 24.

English (original)

But Aversion wee have for things, not only which we know have hurt us; but also that we do not know whether they will hurt us, or not.

— Thomas Hobbes

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