In transgressing the law of nature, the offender declares himself to live by another rule than that of reason and common equity.

The native and untaught suggestions of inquisitive children do often offer things, that may set a considering man's thoughts on work. And I think there is frequently more to be learn'd from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men, who talk in a road, according to the notions they have borrowed, and the prejudices of their education.

I find every sect, as far as reason will help them, make use of it gladly: and where it fails them, they cry out, It is a matter of faith, and above reason.

It is labour indeed that puts the difference on everything.

Wherever Law ends, Tyranny begins.

This is my destiny — I'm supposed to do this, dammit! Don't tell me what I can and can't do!

All rising to great place is by a winding stair; and if there be factions, it is good to side a man's self whilst he is in the rising, and to balance himself when he is placed.