The end of law is not to abolish or rest... by John Locke

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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.

- John Locke

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Balance Man

An excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; A villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, upwards and downwards.

- John Locke

Men

The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property.

- John Locke

Knowledge World

The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.

- John Locke

Education

Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.

- John Locke

Health Being Life

All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.

- John Locke

Parents

Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves have poisoned the fountain.

- John Locke

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