"For where no covenant hath preceded, there hath no right been transferred, and every man has right to every thing; and consequently, no action can be unjust."

"But a man cannot be said to be in a state of nature, when he is in a city or commonwealth."

"The greatest part of mankind, though they have the use of reason, yet they do not use it to that end."

"For it is with the mind as with the body: when it is at ease, it is apt to take delight in any new object, and to be pleased with it, if it be not too difficult; but if it be troubled, it is apt to be…"

"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other."