Revelation in matters where reason cannot judge, or but probably, ought to be hearkened to. First, Whatever proposition is revealed, of whose truth our mind, by its natural faculties and notions, cannot judge, that is purely matter of faith, and above reason.
John LockeOur 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 LockeTo love truth for truth's sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world, and the seed-plot of all other virtues.
John LockeI am sure, zeal or love for truth can never permit falsehood to be used in the defense of it.
John LockeThe Legislative cannot transfer the Power of Making Laws to any other hands. For it being but a delegated Power from the People, they who have it, cannot pass it over to others. The People alone can appoint the Form of the Commonwealth, which is by Constituting the Legislative, and appointing in whose hands that shall be.
John Locke