John Locke FRS (29 August 1632 – 28 October 1704) was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential ofEnlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "Father ofLiberalism"...
“I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.” John Locke
“I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.”
“The only defense against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.” John Locke
“The only defense against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.”
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.” John Locke
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.”
“No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience.” John Locke
“No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience.”
“We are like chameleons, we take our hue and the color of our moral character, from those who are around us.” John Locke
“We are like chameleons, we take our hue and the color of our moral character, from those who are around us.”
“How long have you been holding those words in your head, hoping to use them?” John Locke
“How long have you been holding those words in your head, hoping to use them?”
“Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.” John Locke
“Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.”
“Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves poison the fountain.” John Locke
“Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves poison the fountain.”
“Revolt is the right of the people” John Locke
“Revolt is the right of the people”
“There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.” John Locke
“There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.”
“Success in fighting means not coming at your opponent the way he wants to fight you.” John Locke
“Success in fighting means not coming at your opponent the way he wants to fight you.”
“Our Business here is not to know all things, but those which concern our conduct.” John Locke
“Our Business here is not to know all things, but those which concern our conduct.”