Thomas Hobbes Quote – I merit by virtue of my own power …
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He that performeth first in the case of a contract, is said to "merit" that which he is to receive by the performance of the other; and he hath it as "due." Also when a prize is propounded to many, which is to be given to him only that winneth; or money is thrown amongst many, to be enjoyed by them that catch it; though this be a free gift; yet so to win, or so to catch, is to "merit," and to have it as"due." For the right is transferred in the propounding of the prize, and in throwing ...