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“So that in the nature of man, we find three principal causes of quarrel. First, Competition; Secondly, Diffidence; Thirdly, Glory.

The first maketh men invade for Gain; the second, for Safety; and the third, Reputation. The first use Violence to make themselves Masters of other men's persons, wives, children, and cattle; the second, to defend them; the third, for trifles, as a word, a smile, a different opinion, and any other sign of undervalue, either direct in their Persons, or by reflexion in their Kindred, their Friends, their Nation, their Profession, or their Name.” Pg. 1 Line 17-23.

1.    First, Competition; The first maketh men invade for Gain; The first use Violence to make themselves Masters of other men's persons, wives, children, and cattle;

2.    Secondly, Diffidence; the second, for Safety; the second, to defend them;

3.    Thirdly, Glory; the third, Reputation; the third, for trifles, as a word, a smile, a different opinion, and any other sign of undervalue, either direct in their Persons, or by reflexion in their Kindred, their Friends, their Nation, their Profession, or their Name

          Summary: We see that quarrel arise for three things, the need for competition, being diffidence and the need for glory. Competition beings about violence, diffidence or lack of confidence increases the lust to have more power and glory is power over others.

         

          I agree with Hobbes on these. It’s similar to the napoleon complex. People who are usually small would tend to be aggressive and try to bully their way to the top.