[I]t being reasonable and just, I should have a right to destroy that which threatens me with destruction: for by the fundamental law of nature, man being to be preserved as much as possible, when all cannot be preserved, the… — John Locke Copy Share Image
![“[I]t being reasonable and just, I should have a right to destroy that which threatens me with destruction: for by the fundamental law of nature, man being to be preserved as much as possible, when all cannot be preserved, the safety of the innocent is to be preferred: and one may destroy a man who…” quote by John Locke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e7d/john-locke-814_destruction_i-t-being-reasonable-and-just-i-should-h_404829.jpg)