"The great and chief end, therefore, of men's uniting into commonwealths, and putting themselves under government, is the preservation of their property."

"The business of laws is not to provide for the truth of opinions, but for the safety and security of the commonwealth, and of every particular man's goods and person."

"Government has no other end but the preservation of property."

"Custom is the great guide of human life."

"The great business of the senses is to take in the ideas of external objects."