Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what read ours. -John Locke
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“Things of this world are in so constant a flux, that nothing remains long in the same state.” ~John Locke
Opinions
“New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common.” ~ John Locke
“Who are we to tell anyone what they can or can’t do?” ~John Locke
Children
“There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.” ~ John Locke, Philosopher, 1632 – 1704
Shoes
“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
Materials Of Knowledge
“Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.” ~ John Locke
“What worries you, masters you.” ~ John Locke
“Who lies for you will lie against you.” ~ John Locke
Equal Right
“All men by nature are equal in that equal right that every man hath to his natural freedom, without being subjected to the will or authority of any other man; being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.” ~ John Locke
“What worries you, masters you.” ~ John Locke
John Locke – Philosopher B: August 29, 1632 – D: October 28, 1704
Lies
Opinions
“New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common.” –John Locke
A Pondering Mind 
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