Quote by Thomas Hobbes
The praise of ancient authors proceeds not from the reverence of the dead, but from the competition and mutual envy of the living.
Summary
This quote suggests that when ancient authors are praised, it is not necessarily because they are no longer alive and deserving of respect, but rather, because the living authors are driven by a sense of competition and envy. It implies that the accolades given to ancient authors are influenced by the desire to establish oneself as superior or to affirm one's own value in relation to others. Thus, the quote implies that the praise of ancient authors may not always be purely objective or sincere.
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