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But if an Hobbist be asked why, he will answer, because the public requires it, and the Leviathan will punish you if you do not.
From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) by William Edward Hartpole Lecky
Nor was the old reprobate ashamed to add that he was afraid that his Lordship was no better than a Hobbist in religion.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5 by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
If he is anything, he is a Hobbist.'
From Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 by James Boswell
Something of the wit, or of the Roman Catholic Hobbist and freethinker, had then flashed out in the speech of the distressed envoy.
From The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 by David Masson
But if a Hobbist be asked why? he will answer:—Because the public requires it, and the Leviathan will punish you if you do not.
From An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 1 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 1 and 2 by John Locke
