The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury, Volume 06 (of 11)
Thomas Hobbes · en
_Pleasant_ also is that to which we have an appetite. Also the appetites
themselves, if they be sensual; as thirst, hunger, and lust. Also those
things to which we have an appetite upon persuasion and reason. And
those things we remember, whether they pleased or displeased then when
they were present. And the things we hope for. And anger. And to be in
love. And revenge. And victory: therefore also contentious games; as
tables, chess, dice, tennis, &c.; and hunting; and suits in law. And
honour and reputation amongst men in honour and reputation. And to love.
And to be beloved and respected. And to be admired. And to be flattered.
And a flatterer: for he seems both to love and admire. And the same
thing often. And change or variety. And what we return to afresh. And to
learn. And to admire. And to do good. And to receive good. And to help
up again one that is fallen. And to finish that which is unperfect. And
imitation; and therefore the art of painting; and the art of carving
images; and the art of poetry; and pictures and statues. And other men’s
dangers, so they be near. And to have escaped hardly.
And things of a kind please one another. And every one himself. And
one’s own pleases him. And to bear sway. And to be thought wise. And to
dwell upon that which he is good at. And ridiculous actions, sayings,
and persons.
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CHAPTER XII.
PRESUMPTIONS OF INJURY DRAWN FROM THE PERSONS THAT DO IT: OR COMMON
OPINIONS CONCERNING THE APTITUDE OF PERSONS TO DO INJURY.
Of the _causes_ which move to _injury_, namely, _profit and pleasure_,
has been already spoken (chap. VI, VII, XI). It follows next, to speak
of the _persons_ that are apt to do injury.
The _doers of injury_ are: such as think they can do it. And such as
think to be undiscovered, when they have done it. And such as think,
though they be discovered, they shall not be called in question for it.
And such as think, though they be called in question for it, that their
mulct will be less than their gain, which either themselves or their
friends receive by the _injury_.
_Able to do injury_ are: such as are eloquent. And such as are practised
in business. And such as have skill in process. And such as have many
friends. And rich men. And such as have rich friends, or rich servants,
or rich partners.
_Undiscovered when they have done it_, are: such as are not apt to
commit the crimes whereof they are accused: as feeble men, slaughter;
poor and not beautiful men, adultery. And such as one would think could
not chuse but be discovered. And such as do injuries, whereof there hath
been no example. And such as have none or many enemies. And such as can
easily conceal what they do. And such as have somebody to transfer the
fault upon.