Locke

Famous quotes containing the word locke:

    The great question which in all ages has disturbed mankind, and brought on them the greatest part of those mischiefs which have ruined cities, depopulated countries, and disordered the peace of the world, has been, not whether there be power in the world, nor whence it came, but who should have it.
    —John Locke (1632–1704)

    New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common.
    —John Locke (1632–1704)

    The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.
    —John Locke (1632–1704)