--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: To this war of every man against every…" description: "\"To this war of every man against every man, this also in consequent; that nothing can be unjust. The notions of right and wrong, justice and injustice ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/thomas-hobbes-1127_cardinals_to-this-war-of-every-man-against-every-m_953639.jpg" --- # To this war of every man against every man, this also in… ![“To this war of every man against every man, this also in consequent; that nothing can be unjust. The notions of right and wrong, justice and injustice have there no place. Where there is no common power, there is no law, where no law, no injustice. Force, and fraud, are in war the cardinal virtues.” quote by Thomas Hobbes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/thomas-hobbes-1127_cardinals_to-this-war-of-every-man-against-every-m_953639.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/thomas-hobbes-1127_cardinals_to-this-war-of-every-man-against-every-m_953639.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/thomas-hobbes-1127_cardinals_to-this-war-of-every-man-against-every-m_953639.jpg) > “To this war of every man against every man, this also in consequent; that nothing can be unjust. The notions of right and wrong, justice and injustice have there no place. Where there is no common power, there is no law, where no law, no injustice. Force, and fraud, are in war the cardinal virtues.” [Thomas Hobbes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-hobbes/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. In a state of nature without a sovereign, there is no law, thus no injustice; power and deceit become the guiding principles. **In simple terms:** Without authority, law and justice disappear, leaving only force and fraud. Key Takeaway Recognize the need for shared authority to prevent chaos. Themes politics philosophy law human nature conflict Mood cautious reflective serious Type philosophical political ethical When to use this quote - war - government formation - international relations - legal systems Key Concepts social contract state of nature authority morality Questions to Reflect On - Can informal norms replace formal law? - What role does mutual interest play in preventing chaos? 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