The prophecy is a list of Latin verses predicting each of the Roman Catholic popes from Pope Celestine II to the final pope, Peter the Roman, whose reign would end in the destruction of Rome.
Definition of VAINGLORY. 1. : excessive or ostentatious pride especially in one's achievements. 2. : vain display or show: vanity.
As we have seen, in Hobbesâs state of nature, it is a known fact that there are vainglorious people who will try to maximize their self-interest/power at the expense of others by attacking. The major problem is that, in the state of nature, there is no reliable way to identify these vainglorious people in advance.