Quote by Thomas Hobbes

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.

Summary

This quote suggests that the creation of laws is not always based on wisdom or moral understanding, but rather on the power and authority of those who establish them. It implies that the legitimacy of a law does not necessarily come from its inherent fairness or rationality, but rather from the backing of a ruling authority or legal system. In other words, the quote highlights the distinction between laws rooted in genuine wisdom versus laws enforced merely through the authority of the governing bodies, underscoring the potential existence of unjust or arbitrary laws.

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Wisdom

By Thomas Hobbes

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