Since the great foundation of fear is pain, the way to harden and fortify children against fear and danger is to accustom them to suffer pain.
John LockeAffectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural.
John LockeIt is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean.
John Locke