John Locke

I attribute the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information, and to my rule read more

I attribute the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information, and to my rule of conversing with all descriptions of men on those topics that form their own peculiar professions and pursuits.

The picture of a shadow is a positive thing.

The picture of a shadow is a positive thing.

The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.

The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.

If punishment makes not the will supple it hardens the offender.

If punishment makes not the will supple it hardens the offender.

Curiosity in children, is but an appetite for knowledge. ne great reason why children abandon themselves wholly to silly pursuits read more

Curiosity in children, is but an appetite for knowledge. ne great reason why children abandon themselves wholly to silly pursuits and trifle away their time insipidly is, because they find their curiosity balked, and their inquiries neglected.