Lysander Spooner

If it be said that the consent of the strongest party in a nation, is all that is necessary to justify the establishment of a government that shall have authority over the weaker party, it may be answered that the most despotic governments in the world rest upon that very principle, viz.: the consent of the strongest party.

American Philosopher

Jakob Bohme

All that men will serve God with must be done in Faith, viz. in the Spirit. It is the Spirit that maketh the work perfect, and acceptable in the sight of God. All that a man undertaketh and doeth in Faith, he doth in the Spirit of God, which Spirit of God doth co-operate in the work, and then it is acceptable to God.

German Theologian

The apology, that is constantly put forth for the injustice of government, viz., that a man must consent to give up some of his rights, in order to have his other rights protected - involves a palpable absurdity, both legally and politically.

Thomas Sydenham

For humble individuals like myself, there is one poor comfort, which is this, viz. that gout, unlike any other disease, kills more rich men than poor, more wise men than simple.

English Scientist

Oliver Joseph Lodge

Any person without invincible prejudice who had the same experience would come to the same broad conclusion, viz., that things hitherto held impossible do actually occur.

English Physicist

George Savile

Laws are generally not understood by three sorts of persons, viz, by those who make them, by those who execute them, and by those who suffer if they break them.

English Politician

William Petty

An house is of a double nature, viz., one, wherein it is a way and means of expence, the other as it is an instrument and tool of gain.

English Economist

Urjit Patel

We should redefine the metric for effective lending, viz., prioritise loans to enterprises, which will generate more employment.

Indian Economist

Ogden Nash

Every Englishman is convinced of one thing, viz.: That to be an Englishman is to belong to the most exclusive club there is.

American Poet

William Falconer

The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.

Scottish Poet

Prefer 'viz' in academic or formal writing to elaborate on a point clearly.

Academic Usage

'Viz' can feel old-fashioned; ensure it fits the tone of your writing.

Old-fashioned Tone

Use 'viz' to introduce lists that exactly define or clarify the preceding statement.

Before Lists

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