" Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" The discipline of desire is the background of character. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" There cannot be greater rudeness than to interrupt another in the current of his discourse. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" Earthly minds, like mud walls, resist the strongest batteries; and though, perhaps, somethimes the force of a clear argument may make some impression, yet they nevertheless stand firm, keep out the enemy, truth, that would captivate or disturbe them. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" Curiosity in children, is but an appetite for knowledge. One 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. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" All wealth is the product of labor. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

" Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves have poisoned the fountain. "

John Locke English empiricist philosopher (1632 – 1704)

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