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 LockeLaws provide, as much as ispossible that the goods and health of subjects be not injured by the fraud and violence of others. They do not guard them from thenegligence or ill-husbandry of the possessors themselves.
John LockeSo difficult it is to show the various meanings and imperfections of words when we have nothing else but words to do it with.
John LockeIt is one thing to persuade, another to command; one thing to press with arguments, another with penalties.
John Locke