Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to, but himself. – John Locke
The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property. – John Locke
We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves. – John Locke
If by gaining knowledge we destroy our health, we labour for a thing that will be useless in our hands. – John Locke
When ideas float in our mind without any reflection or regard of the understanding, it is that which the French call revery, our language has scarce a name for it. – John Locke
I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts. – John Locke