Our knowledge springs from two fundamental sources of the mind; the first is the capacity of receiving representations (receptivity for impressions), the second is the power of knowing an object through these representations (spontaneity [in the production] of concepts).

A society that is not willing to demand a life of somebody who has taken somebody else’s life is simply immoral.

Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's intelligence without the guidance of another.

Law And Freedom without Violence (Anarchy) Law And Violence without Freedom (Despotism) Violence without Freedom And Law (Barbarism) Violence with Freedom And Law (Republic)

Through laziness and cowardice a large part of mankind, even after nature has freed them from alien guidance, gladly remain immature. It is because of laziness and cowardice that it is so easy for others to usurp the role of guardians. It is so comfortable to be a minor!

Nature does nothing in vain, and in the use of means to her goals she is not prodigal.

Rules for Happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.