Quote by Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, part 2

No mans error becomes his own Law; nor obliges him to persist in it.

No mans error becomes his own Law; nor obliges him to persis

Summary

This quote implies that when a person realizes their mistake or error, they are not bound by law or any obligation to continue in that incorrect path. It suggests that individuals have the freedom and agency to disengage from their errors, learn from them, and make changes accordingly. Essentially, the quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and rectifying one's own mistakes without feeling compelled to continue in a wrongful course of action.

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By Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, part 2

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