Greater Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“and where men build on false grounds, the more they build, the greater is the ruine”
About This Quote
A warning that building on false foundations leads to greater ruin.
In simple terms: False premises cause larger failures.
Key Takeaway
Check foundations before building.
Themes
philosophy
construction
risk
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- project planning
- policy making
- architectural design
Key Concepts
foundation
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of false assumptions?
- How can we verify foundations?
A Different Perspective
May ignore complexity of real‑world constraints.
