He that would seriously set upon the search of truth, ought in the first place to prepare his mind with a love of it. For he that loves it not, will not take much pains to get it; nor be much concerned when he misses it.

All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.

Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company, and reflection must finish him.

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

Man is not permitted without censure to follow his own thoughts in the search of truth, when they lead him ever so little out of the common road.

The people cannot delegate to government the power to do anything which would be unlawful for them to do themselves.

And thus the community perpetually retains a supreme power of saving themselves from the attempts and designs of anybody, even of their legislators, whenever they shall be so foolish, or so wicked, as to lay and carry on designs against the liberties and properties of the subject.