Quote by John Locke
The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and

The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is no freedom. – John Locke

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Where all is but dream, reasoning and arguments are of no use, truth and knowledge nothing. – John Locke

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Our incomes are like our shoes if too small, they gall and pinch us but if too large, they cause us to stumble and to trip. – John Locke

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The problem of the world today is the people talk on and on about democracy, freedom, justice. But I dont give a damn about democracy if I am worried about survival. – Imelda Marcos

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The Vietnamese people deeply love independence, freedom and peace. But in the face of United States aggression they have risen up, united as one man. – Ho Chi Minh

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Men must stop being jealous of their power and generously allow freedom and responsibility to others. The reward is harmonious families and society. – Delphine de Girardin

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I think there is a heritage which Im proud of, which is a fight for democracy, a fight for social justice, a fight for freedom. My grandfather went to jail or exile six times in his life, fighting for his principles for democracy, or for his country. And my father twice. – George Papandreou

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Well, Ive ruffled a few feathers at all the institutions Ive led. But I think thats part of leadership. – Robert M. Gates

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Dont tell me how hard you work. Tell me how much you get done. – James Ling

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All art is exorcism. I paint dreams and visions too the dreams and visions of my time. Painting is the effort to produce order order in yourself. There is much chaos in me, much chaos in our time. – Otto Dix

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Whenever a husband and wife begin to discuss their marriage they are giving evidence at a coroners inquest. – H. L. Mencken

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