398 Quotes by John Locke

The great question which, in all ages, has disturbed mankind, and brought on them the greatest part of their mischiefs ... has been, not whether be power in the world, nor whence it came, but who should have it.

Inuring children gently to suffer some degrees of pain without shrinking, is a way to gain firmness to their minds, and lay a foundation for courage and resolution in the future part of their lives.

He that uses his words loosely and unsteadily will either not be minded or not understood.

Error is none the better for being common, nor truth the worse for having lain neglected.

Power to do good is the true and lawful act of aspiring; for good thoughts (though God accept them), yet towards men are little better than good dreams, except they be put in act; and that cannot be without power and place, as the vantage and commanding ground.

Anger is uneasiness or discomposure of the mind upon the receipt of any injury, with a present purpose of revenge

I have no reason to suppose that he, who would take away my Liberty, would not when he had me in his Power, take away everything else.

The native and untaught suggestions of inquisitive children do often offer things, that may set a considering man's thoughts on work. And I think there is frequently more to be learn'd from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men, who talk in a road, according to the notions they have borrowed, and the prejudices of their education.

All wealth is the product of labor.