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Quotations By John Locke


Beliefs
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 nevertheless stand firm, keep out the enemy, truth, that would captivate or disturb them.

Character
The discipline of desire is the background of character.

Dreams
Where all is but dream, reasoning and arguments are of no use, truth and knowledge nothing

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

Wealth
All wealth is the product of labor. -- John Locke