Hugo Grotius quotes

Hugo Grotius was a Dutch jurist, philosopher, and writer, often called the father of international law. His pioneering works laid the foundation for modern concepts of natural law and the rules governing war and peace. He became an enduring influence on the development of both legal and political thought worldwide. Here are 6 of his quotes:

Even God cannot make two times two not make four. (Hugo Grotius)
Not to know certain things is a great part of wisdom. View quote
Hugo Grotius
Liberty is the power that we have over ourselves. View quote
Hugo Grotius
By undertaking many things, I have accomplished nothing. View quote
Hugo Grotius
It is no less ancient than a pestilent error wherewith many men (but they chiefly who abound in power and riches) persuade themselves, or (as I think more truly) go about to persuade, that right and wrong are distinguished not according to their own nature but by a certain vain opinion and custom of men. View quote
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So is there no kind of life more wicked than that of mercenary Souldiers, who without any respect had to the equity of the Cause, fight only for plunder and pay. View quote
Hugo Grotius