Quote by John Locke
It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, t

It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean. – John Locke

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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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Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to, but himself. – John Locke

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All great and beautiful work has come of first gazing without shrinking into the darkness. – John Ruskin

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The great accomplishment of Jobss life is how effectively he put his idiosyncrasies – his petulance, his narcissism, and his rudeness – in the service of perfection. – Malcolm Gladwell

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Great events make me quiet and calm it is only trifles that irritate my nerves. – Queen Victoria

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The Super Bowl isnt for kids, I had a great time though and it was worth every nickel of it because by doing this lame piece about the game I can put it on my expense account. – Andy Rooney

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Better a thousand times careful than once dead. – Proverb

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