"The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one…"

"The right of judging, that is, of determining all matters of controversy between subjects, whether they concern the interpretation of laws, or the examination of facts, belongs to the magistrate."

"The study of the original of our own ideas is, I confess, a dry and barren speculation."

"The necessity of believing, without a perfect comprehension, is a great part of the discipline of the mind."

"The business of men is to be happy; but in this world, I think it is enough if we can avoid being miserable."