John Locke Quotes

The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property.

John Locke

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: philosopher
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704

Topics

MenSocietyWhyReasonProperty

Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.

Jenny Shipley

WisdomCouragePeaceFragileSecure

The more we have the less we own.

Meister Eckhart

MoreOwnLess

I have done a bit of recording and the songs are available on iTunes, and I've got some nice comments. It's something I enjoy doing, but I'm not looking for a singing career any time soon. As long as one person gets enjoyment out of it, I'm happy to make it available.

Tom Felton

TimeHappySingingLookingDoing

We shall not find life by refusing to let go of our precious, protected selves.

Rowan Williams

LifeFindGoLet GoPreciousOur

I prefer to read into other people's songs what I want to hear in them.

Lou Barlow

PeopleWantReadSongsHearThem

My parents taught me to react quickly when temptation comes and to say 'No!' instantly and emphatically. I recommend that same counsel to you. Avoid temptations.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

ParentsMeYouTemptationSayReact

Twitter's a funny one. I mean, it's good in some respects, but I can't stand it in other respects. You know there are too many opinions, people get opinions mixed up, and people get being rude mixed up with 'that's my opinion.'

Dionne Bromfield

FunnyGoodPeopleOpinionStandYou

They say that structure is freedom, and in a sense it is. When you're dealing with multiple constraints, you have to figure out what you can get out of that.

Demetri Martin

FreedomYouSayStructureThey Say

I thought that Yoel Romero and Tim Means got the only two tainted bottles of protein in the world. I thought it was crazy. You never know with these companies; you've got to be careful.

Donald Cerrone

CrazyWorldThoughtYouKnowNever

The new discovery of a 3.3 billion barrel oil deposit off Norway's coast cements that nation's claim to being Europe's second largest oil producer.

Bob Beauprez

DiscoveryNewOilNationEuropeOff

Maybe women sometimes wish that a man would come along and buy them.

Allison Anders

WomenManWishSometimesBuyAlong

I have encountered riotous mobs and have been hung in effigy, but my motto is: Men's rights are nothing more. Women's rights are nothing less.

Susan B. Anthony

WomenMottoMenNothingMoreRights

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