Thus parents, by humouring and cockering them when little, corrupt the principles of nature in their children, and wonder afterwards to taste… — John Locke Copy Share Image
“God hath woven into the principles of human nature such a tenderness for their off-spring, that there is little fear that parents… — John Locke Copy Share Image
That which parents should take care of... is to distinguish between the wants of fancy, and those of nature. — John Locke Copy Share Image
A father would do well, as his son grows up, and is capable of it, to talk familiarly with him; nay, ask… — John Locke Copy Share Image
Reason is natural revelation, whereby the eternal father of light, and fountain of all knowledge, communicates to mankind that portion of truth… — John Locke Copy Share Image
A young man before he leaves the shelter of his father's house, and the guard of a tutor, should be fortify'd with… — John Locke Copy Share Image
The reservedness and distance that fathers keep, often deprive their sons of that refuge which would be of more advantage to them… — John Locke Copy Share Image
If you punish him for what he sees you practise yourself, he... will be apt to interpret it the peevishness and arbitrary… — John Locke Copy Share Image
Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves have poisoned the fountain. — John Locke Copy Share Image
“Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves poison the fountain.” — John Locke Copy Share Image
I thought that I had no time for faith nor time to pray, then I saw an armless man saying his Rosary with his… — John Locke Copy Share Image
If we trace the progress of our minds, and with attention observe how it repeats, adds together, and unites its simple ideas received from… — John Locke Copy Share Image
Thus parents, by humouring and cockering them when little, corrupt the principles of nature in their children, and wonder afterwards to taste the bitter… — John Locke Copy Share Image
“[M]an is not permitted without censure to follow his own thoughts in the search of truth, when they lead him ever so little out… — John Locke Copy Share Image
When we know our own strength, we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes of success. — John Locke Copy Share Image
Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to, but himself. — John Locke Copy Share Image
“Earthly minds, like mud-walls, resist the strongest batteries: And though perhaps sometimes the force of a clear argument may make some impression, yet they… — John Locke Copy Share Image
“To avoid this state of war (wherein there is no appeal but to heaven, and wherein every the least difference is apt to end,… — John Locke Copy Share Image
If by gaining knowledge we destroy our health, we labour for a thing that will be useless in our hands. — John Locke Copy Share Image
“don’t let the things you don’t have prevent you from using the things you do have.” — John Locke Copy Share Image
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