For the ancients, rest is the natural state and end of things. The natural state of man is a state of continual restlessness. In the light of Hobbes' view of human nature, explain what is meant by the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But in the state of nature, while absolutely free to do whatever they wish, human beings live in constant fear. For other human beings also have the right to do whatever they wish and to whomever they wish.
Humans trade freedom, the right to do whatever they wish, for security.
Human beings by nature tend to draw up artificial agreements to unnaturally restrict their desires. They make laws. Laws are external restrictions on natural freedom. Thus, human beings cannot be both safe and happy in this life. But civil society does not eliminate fear.