Accord Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“And therefore, as when there is a controversy in an account, the parties must by their own accord, set up for right Reason, the Reason of some Arbitrator, or Judge, to whose sentence, they will both stand, or their controversy must either come to blows, or be undecided, for want of a right Reason constituted by Nature; so is it also in all debates of what kind soever.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leviathan, 1651
When disputes arise, parties need an impartial authority to resolve them; otherwise conflict escalates or remains unresolved.
In simple terms: Disputes need a fair judge or chaos or.
Key Takeaway
Seek neutral arbitration.
Themes
justice
conflict
reason
authority
debate
Mood
serious
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- mediation
- team meetings
- family disagreements
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
Social contract
natural law
arbitration
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust to be impartial?
- What prevents a fair judgment?
A Different Perspective
If parties distrust the arbitrator, resolution may fail.
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