In such condition, there is no place for Industry; because…
““In such condition, there is no place for Industry; because the fruit thereof is uncertain; and consequently no Culture of the Earth; no Navigation, nor use of the commodities that may be imported by Sea; no commodious Building; no Instruments of moving, and removing such things as require much force; no Knowledge of the face of the Earth; no account of Time; no Arts; no Letters; no Society; and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger of violent death; And the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human life without strong governance devolves into chaos, fear, and short, harsh existence.
In simple terms: Without order, life is chaotic and short.
Key Takeaway
Establish stable institutions.
Themes
politics
human nature
society
security
law
Mood
an
cautious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government formation
- community building
- conflict resolution
- public safety
Key Concepts
social contract
state of nature
anarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What institutions prevent societal collapse?
- How does fear shape behavior?
A Different Perspective
Human nature can be resilient even with weak governance.