# Leviathan ## Metadata * Author: [Thomas Hobbes](https://www.amazon.comundefined) * ASIN: B000JQUA0K * Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JQUA0K * [Kindle link](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B000JQUA0K) ## Highlights It is manifest therefore that the Right which the Common-wealth (that is, he, or they that represent it) hath to Punish, is not grounded on any concession, or gift of the Subjects. But I have also shewed formerly, that before the Institution of Common-wealth, every man had a right to every thing, and to do whatsoever he thought necessary to his own preservation; subduing, hurting, or killing any man in order thereunto. And this is the foundation of that right of Punishing, which is exercised in every Common-wealth. For the Subjects did not give the Soveraign that right; but onely in laying down theirs, strengthned him to use his own, as he should think fit, for the preservation of them all: so that it was not given, but left to him, and to him onely; and (excepting the limits set him by naturall Law) as entire, as in the condition of meer Nature, and of warre of every one against his neighbour. — location: [3416](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B000JQUA0K&location=3416) ^ref-40684 --- %% To save images locally, enable the 'Enable Cover Image Save' option in the settings and enter as follows: %% ![[00 meta/attachments/Leviathan.jpg|150]] # Leviathan