John Locke — "The commonwealth of learning is not at this time without a great many worthy mem…"

"Reason, which is the common rule and measure God hath given to mankind."

"The private judgment of every particular person concerning the truth or falsehood of any doctrine, or the sincerity of any worship, cannot be over-ruled by the public authority of the commonwealth."

"I have always thought that there is a good deal of cant in the common talk about the advantages of poverty."

"Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves poison the fountain."

"The great and chief end, therefore, of men's uniting into commonwealths, and putting themselves under government, is the preservation of their property."