John Locke

The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is no freedom.

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These are some quotes by English author John Locke Philosopher, who lived between August 29, 1632 and October 28, 1704.

Quotes by John Locke

To prejudge other men's notions before we have looked into them is not to show their darkness but to put out our own eyes.

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Where there is no property there is no injustice.

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The discipline of desire is the background of character.

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