Tis a Mistake to think this Fault [tyranny] is proper only to Monarchies; other Forms of Government are liable to it, as well as that. For where-ever the Power that is put in any hands for the Government of the People, and the Preservation of their Properties, is applied to other ends, and made use of to impoverish, harass, or subdue them to the Arbitrary and Irregular Commands of those that have it: There it presently becomes Tyranny, whether those that thus use it are one or many.

The inclination to goodness is imprinted deeply in the nature of man; insomuch, that if it issue not towards men, it will take unto other living creatures; as it is seen in the Turks, cruel people, who, nevertheless, are kind to beasts, and give alms to dogs and birds.

That which is static and repetitive is boring. That which is dynamic and random is confusing. In between lies art.

It is easier for a tutor to command than to teach.

Anger is uneasiness or discomposure of the mind upon the receipt of any injury, with a present purpose of revenge

Liberty is to be free from restraint and violence from others

There are two sides, two players. One is light, the other is dark.