That which parents should take care of... is to distinguish between the wants of fancy, and those of nature.

Nothing is in the intellect that was not first in the senses.

Knowledge being to be had only of visible and certain truth, error is not a fault of our knowledge, but a mistake of our judgment, giving assent to that which is not true.

The difference, so observable in men's understandings and parts, does not arise so much from their natural faculties, as acquired habits.

To ask at what time a man has first any ideas is to ask when he begins to perceive; having ideas and perception being the same thing.

Consciousness is the perception of what passes in man's own mind.

Let the awe [the teacher] has upon [children's] minds be so tempered with the constant marks of tenderness and good will, that affection may spur them to their duty, and make them find a pleasure in complying with his dictates. This will bring them with satisfaction to their tutor; make them hearken to him, as to one who is their friend, that cherishes them, and takes pains for their good; this will keep their thoughts easy and free, whilst they are with him, the only temper wherein the mind is capable of receiving new information, and of admitting into itself those impressions.