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1 Ded | and you will allow me to say, that you here give the 2 Read | thought all I should have to say on this matter would have 3 Read | necessary to make what I have to say as easy and intelligible 4 Read | will not forgive me if I say nothing of this New Edition, 5 Read | man gives a name to it. I say should be, because it is 6 Int | much I thought necessary to say concerning the occasion 7 I, I | But yet I take liberty to say, that these propositions 8 I, I | near a contradiction to say, that there are truths imprinted 9 I, I | can they be unknown? To say a notion is imprinted on 10 I, I | yet at the same time to say, that the mind is ignorant 11 I, I | truths. The capacity, they say, is innate; the knowledge 12 I, I | perceived, is all one as to say anything is and is not in 13 I, I | even what they themselves say. For, to apply this answer 14 I, I | truths thus imprinted, is to say, that the use of reason 15 I, I | reason, it is in effect to say, that men know and know 16 I, I | they were innate, as to say they are innate because 17 I, I | hearing (as they must who will say “that they are in the understanding 18 I, I | before they express it; I say next, that these two general 19 I, I | assured of: but will any one say, it is by virtue of this 20 I, I | other truths? He that will say, children join in these 21 I, II | together. But will any one say, that those that live by 22 I, II | The breaking of a rule, say you, is no argument that 23 I, II | breach of it anywhere, I say, is a proof that it is not 24 I, II | children.” When, therefore, you say that this is an innate rule, 25 I, II | evident that I think I need say no more to evince, that 26 I, II | to do so no more;—when I say, all men shall be proved 27 I, II | of many men: which is to say, that all men admit, but 28 I, II | principles, I desire these men to say, whether they can or cannot, 29 I, III | one think, or will any one say, that “impossibility” and “ 30 I, III | more ridiculous than to say, that children have this 31 I, III | their duty. The Romanists say it is best for men, and 32 I, III | And I, by the same reason, say it is better for men that 33 I, III | a very good argument to say,—the infinitely wise God 34 I, III | confidence of our own wisdom to say,—“I think it best; and therefore 35 I, III | thing signified. If they say that the variety of deities 36 I, III | ask whether any one can say this man had then any ideas 37 I, III | And I think nobody will say that either of them had 38 I, III | never new. If any one will say, there are ideas in the 39 I, III | be thought arrogance to say, that perhaps we should 40 I, III | demonstrate too. All that I shall say for the principles I proceed 41 II, I | suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper, void of all 42 II, I | qualities; which when I say the senses convey into the 43 II, I | understanding. These two, I say, viz. external material 44 II, I | experience informs us. For, to say that actual thinking is 45 II, I | it in our sleep? I do not say there is no soul in a man, 46 II, I | it in his sleep; but I do say, he cannot think at any 47 II, I | during sound sleep, thinks, say these men. Whilst it thinks 48 II, I | the body. Let us then, I say, suppose the soul of Castor 49 II, I | rational, then these men must say, that the soul owes the 50 II, I | retain it in memory. And I say, it is as possible that 51 II, I | never, that I remember, say that a man always thinks. 52 II, I | jargon in others. If they say the man thinks always, but 53 II, I | of it, they may as well say his body is extended without 54 II, I | altogether as intelligible to say that a body is extended 55 II, I | necessary to their hypothesis, say that a man is always hungry, 56 II, I | that one thinks. If they say that a man is always conscious 57 II, I | and attend to it;—he, I say, who considers this, will 58 II, VIII | extravagant if one should say otherwise. And yet he that 59 II, VIII | himself what reason he has to say—that this idea of warmth, 60 II, IX | be able with certainty to say which was the globe, which 61 II, X | along with them;—these, I say, and the like ideas, are 62 II, XI | I come to what I have to say concerning complex ones, 63 II, XIII | we then compared it, we say it hath kept the same place: 64 II, XIII | either of those points, we say it hath changed its place: 65 II, XIII | chess-board where we left them, we say they are all in the same 66 II, XIII | The chess-board, we also say, is in the same place it 67 II, XIII | variety, no marks. For to say that the world is somewhere, 68 II, XIII | his extension is. For to say, as is usually done, that 69 II, XIII | partes extra partes, is to say only, that extension is 70 II, XIII | harsh doctrine. If they say, that they apply it to God, 71 II, XIII | extension, because they say they cannot imagine any 72 II, XIII | possessing it,—so as to say space is expanded and body 73 II, XIV | at other times, he can, I say, imagine and make allowance 74 II, XIV | impossible, may any one say, for a man to think long 75 II, XIV | another, and I think I may say all of them from the precise 76 II, XIV | nothing to do. For should one say, that Abraham was born in 77 II, XIV | as truly understand, and say one is longer than the other, 78 II, XIV | facility imagine (I do not say believe) the world to be 79 II, XV | any end. Nor let any one say, that beyond the bounds 80 II, XV | little too much to matter to say, where there is no body, 81 II, XV | the mind makes use, I say, of such ideas as these, 82 II, XV | being; and we may truly say, they all exist in the same 83 II, XV | cannot make present. What I say of man, I say of all finite 84 II, XV | present. What I say of man, I say of all finite beings; who, 85 II, XVII | number. I do not pretend to say how these attributes are 86 II, XVII | perfection: but this, I say, is our way of conceiving 87 II, XVII | our way, I suppose I may say, that we are apt to think 88 II, XVII | eternal. And as to this, I say, he that considers something 89 II, XVII | in another place, I shall say here no more of it, but 90 II, XVII | insignificant subtilty, if I say, that we are carefully to 91 II, XVII | infinity being, as I may say, a growing or fugitive idea, 92 II, XVII | find anyone so absurd as to say he has the positive idea 93 II, XVII | what is infinite. For to say a man has a positive clear 94 II, XVII | is as reasonable as to say, he has the positive clear 95 II, XVII | being still greater. For to say, that, having in any quantity 96 II, XVII | yet at the end, is only to say that that quantity is greater. 97 II, XVII | in other words, only to say that it is bigger; and a 98 II, XVII | duration. I ask those who say they have a positive idea 99 II, XVIII | its own ideas;—Though, I say, these might be instances 100 II, XIX | ideas whatsoever: since, I say, this is evidently so in 101 II, XXI | which we call power. Thus we say, Fire has a power to melt 102 II, XXI | only that use allows us to say we understand.~6. Faculties, 103 II, XXI | and volition. For when we say the will is the commanding 104 II, XXI | distinct sense—yet I suspect, I say, that this way of speaking 105 II, XXI | to walking, yet who can say he ever wills it? Volition, 106 II, XXI | is the same thing as to say, according as he himself 107 II, XXI | act, (as we do, when we say the will orders, and the 108 II, XXI | And we may as properly say that it is the singing faculty 109 II, XXI | proper and intelligible to say that the power of speaking 110 II, XXI | yet this is it which we say when we thus speak, that 111 II, XXI | very satisfactory answer to say, that it was the digestive 112 II, XXI | commanded. This is, in short, to say, that the ability to digest, 113 II, XXI | actions too: but this I say, that I may not be mistaken, 114 II, XXI | his own judgment, is to say, that a man wills and acts 115 II, XXI | could do, I think we might say, that God himself cannot 116 II, XXI | to try. Nor let any one say, he cannot govern his passions, 117 II, XXI | what is evil. And to this I say, that the various and contrary 118 II, XXI | and anguish.” To him, I say, who hath a prospect of 119 II, XXI | confess; unless they will say, God cannot make those happy 120 II, XXI | wherein we can neither see nor say anything of it; at least 121 II, XXI | and therefore consent to say with those that love to 122 II, XXII | ingredients, as I may so say, are also complex ideas. 123 II, XXII | flow. These simple ideas, I say, of thinking, motion, and 124 II, XXII | modifications of motion. I say, I think we cannot conceive 125 II, XXIII | he would have nothing to say, but the solid extended 126 II, XXIII | any sort of substance, we say it is a thing having such 127 II, XXIII | and power to draw iron, we say, are qualities to be found 128 II, XXIII | substance of matter, as to say there is no spirit, because 129 II, XXIII | ways we come by them. I say, our specific ideas of substances 130 II, XXIII | beyond them, are apt to say, they cannot comprehend 131 II, XXIII | thinking thing: No more, say I, knows he what the substance 132 II, XXIII | see (will they be ready to say) the parts of bodies stick 133 II, XXIII | made of it? And the like, I say, concerning thinking and 134 II, XXIII | doubt of. Experience, I say, every moment furnishes 135 II, XXIII | of: all which is done, I say, by enlarging those simple 136 II, XXIII | uncompounded; yet I think I may say we have no other idea of 137 II, XXV | man. So likewise, when I say Caius is a white man, I 138 II, XXVI | be seventy years, when we say a man is young, we mean 139 II, XXVI | less power. Thus, when we say a weak man, we mean one 140 II, XXVI | a size. The like when we say the creatures are all weak 141 II, XXVII | one of his hogs, would yet say that hog were a man or Heliogabalus.~ 142 II, XXVII | but a cat or a parrot; and say, the one was a dull irrational 143 II, XXVII | for a good one; for I dare say this Prince at least believed 144 II, XXVII | this one did,—whether, I say, they would not have passed 145 II, XXVII | remarks our waking thoughts,—I say, in all these cases, our 146 II, XXVII | bodies: unless they will say, it is one immaterial spirit 147 II, XXVII | some other agent—why, I say, such a representation may 148 II, XXVII | learning;)—would any one say, that he, being not conscious 149 II, XXVII | s actions: but who would say it was the same man? The 150 II, XXVII | speaking in English when we say such an one is “not himself,” 151 II, XXVII | is it at all material to say, that this same, and this 152 II, XXVII | there, I think, another may say is the same person. It is 153 II, XXVIII| enforce it: I think I may say, that he who imagines commendation 154 II, XXVIII| set upon them: whether, I say, we take that rule from 155 II, XXIX | will be hard, may any one say, to find anywhere a confused 156 II, XXIX | understood, after what I say of Words in the third Book 157 II, XXIX | things, it will be hard to say what a confused idea is. 158 II, XXIX | following Book, I shall here say no more of it.~13. Complex 159 II, XXIX | which is as much as to say, that there is no part of 160 II, XXIX | clear distinct ideas, we may say, of ten and one, but no 161 II, XXIX | positive idea of it, when we say or conceive it is bigger, 162 II, XXIX | 000,000, than if we should say it is bigger than 40 or 163 II, XXX | ideas; yet, I think, we may say it is not so in respect 164 II, XXX | what not? And to this I say that,~4. Mixed modes and 165 II, XXXI | quicksilver. If any one will say, that the real essence and 166 II, XXXII | of those words: and so I say that the ideas in our minds, 167 II, XXXII | to be so. First, then, I say, that when the truth of 168 II, XXXII | essence and constitution. I say only some few of those properties; 169 II, XXXIII| they were but one idea. I say most of the antipathies, 170 II, XXXIII| the antipathies, I do not say all; for some of them are 171 II, XXXIII| I report it; and I dare say there are very few inquisitive 172 II, XXXIII| I know not whether I may say) instruments, or materials 173 III, II | though give me leave here to say, that it is a perverting 174 III, II | which was as much as to say, that he could not arbitrarily 175 III, III | they are applied to), I say, though defining by the 176 III, III | But yet I think we may say, the sorting of them under 177 III, III | that classis. For when we say this is a man, that a horse; 178 III, III | will any one wonder that I say these essences, or abstract 179 III, III | that which in short I would say, viz. that all the great 180 III, IV | This being premised, I say that the names of simple 181 III, IV | proper and significant to say, Passage is a motion from 182 III, IV | place to another, as to say, Motion is a passage, &c.? 183 III, IV | definition, unless we will say every English word in the 184 III, IV | Which is all one as to say, that we might taste, smell, 185 III, V | weapon left out? I do not say this is done without reason, 186 III, V | more by and by; but this I say, that it is done by the 187 III, V | sound harsh to some, that I say the species of mixed modes 188 III, V | of nature; conformable, I say, to this, we find that their 189 III, V | with what I have further to say concerning this matter. ~ 190 III, VI | signified by one name. I say do or might agree: for though 191 III, VI | called: yet nobody will say that complex idea is the 192 III, VI | being, to have reason? I say, no; no more than it is 193 III, VI | nominal essence. Why do we say this is a horse, and that 194 III, VI | absence; attributing, I say, those simple ideas to Him 195 III, VI | For example: there be that say that the essence of body 196 III, VI | body, and when we would say that body moves, let us 197 III, VI | that body moves, let us say that extension moves, and 198 III, VI | will look. He that should say that one extension by impulse 199 III, VI | extended solid thing; and so to say, an extended solid thing 200 III, VI | and as intelligible, as to say, body moves or impels. Likewise, 201 III, VI | or impels. Likewise, to say that a rational animal is 202 III, VI | conversation, is all one as to say a man; but no one will say 203 III, VI | say a man; but no one will say that rationality is capable 204 III, VI | generation. Nor let any one say, that the power of propagation 205 III, VI | it. And yet I think I may say, that the certain boundaries 206 III, VI | good picture, we readily say, this is a lion, and that 207 III, VI | from. So that we may truly say, such a manner of sorting 208 III, VI | or springs (if I may so say) within, are different in 209 III, VI | things, if I name not, I say nothing; and if I do name 210 III, VI | knowledge of these, as I may say, superficial qualities, 211 III, VII | monosyllable.~First, “But to say no more”: here it intimates 212 III, IX | any very complex idea (to say nothing of others) which, 213 III, IX | obscurity upon the place. I say not this that I think commentaries 214 III, IX | one complex idea, who can say one of them has more reason 215 III, IX | substance; and I think I may say nobody all. And therefore 216 III, X | and as intelligible to say, “the body of an extension,” 217 III, X | never to want something to say in opposing or defending 218 III, X | sensible idea, to put it, I say, for another, or the contrary 219 III, X | it would not be well, I say, that the use of words were 220 III, X | that though it be proper to say, There is one matter of 221 III, X | of all bodies, one cannot say, There is one body of all 222 III, X | all matters: we familiarly say one body is bigger than 223 III, X | think is never used) to say one matter is bigger than 224 III, X | I think, I may at least say, that we should have a great 225 III, X | puts for it. Thus, when we say that animal rationale is, 226 III, X | them. So that, if I may so say, signifying one thing, and 227 III, X | to understand what others say, without demanding an explication 228 III, XI | at all; who can wonder, I say, that such thoughts and 229 III, XI | or any other. I do not say, a man needs stand to recollect, 230 III, XI | their minds. But yet I must say, till this be done, it must 231 III, XI | as supposed: v.g. when we say that man is subject to law, 232 III, XI | want of ingenuousness (to say no worse of it) to refuse 233 IV, II | sort of motion. I do not say that the nature of light 234 IV, II | But this I think I may say, that I cannot (and I would 235 IV, II | distinct ideas. If any one say, a dream may do the same 236 IV, III | any way operate upon? I say not this, that I would any 237 IV, III | in hand: our knowledge, I say, is not only limited to 238 IV, III | inco-existence (if I may so say) of different ideas in the 239 IV, III | but I take liberty also to say, to eyes differently placed, 240 IV, III | our general knowledge (I say not particular experience) 241 IV, III | ideas it is not easy to say how far our knowledge extends. 242 IV, III | us to determine. But to say or think there are no such, 243 IV, III | think I may confidently say of it, That the intellectual 244 IV, III | made of them, I shall not say anything more of it here.~ 245 IV, III | experience. But having more to say of this in the chapters 246 IV, IV | the air; and be ready to say to me:~“To what purpose 247 IV, IV | all this stir? Knowledge, say you, is only the perception 248 IV, IV | concerning substances is real. I say, then, that to have ideas 249 IV, IV | dangerous falsehood, if I should say that some changelings, who 250 IV, IV | material beings, to annex it, I say, to the cut of his beard, 251 IV, IV | not: this is past doubt, say you: make the ears a little 252 IV, V | consideration of truth: we must, I say, observe two sorts of propositions 253 IV, V | as true a proposition to say all centaurs are animals, 254 IV, VI | certainty as this it is, to say a centaur is four-footed. 255 IV, VI | and not in another;—if, I say, we had such an idea as 256 IV, VI | parts and wheels, as I may say so, of this stupendous structure 257 IV, VII | have. What shall we then say? Are these general maxims 258 IV, VII | that nobody will therefore say, that the Christian religion 259 IV, VII | understanding. But this, I say, is more from our custom 260 IV, VII | determined ideas of things; I say these general maxims will 261 IV, VII | considered, I think we may say, That where our ideas are 262 IV, VIII | him. But yet I think I may say, that neither that received 263 IV, VIII | I may continue safely to say, that to propose them as 264 IV, VIII | is certain, all that they say of propositions that are 265 IV, VIII | any jot more material to say it is fusible, unless that 266 IV, VIII | proposition, and gravely say, all gold is fusible. Such 267 IV, VIII | knowledge of things than to say, a palfrey is an ambling 268 IV, VIII | homo, but did no more than say that the word homo, in his 269 IV, VIII | idea. Thus, should any one say that parsimony is frugality, 270 IV, VIII | are only verbal: v.g. to say that gold is a metal, or 271 IV, IX | and how we come by it. I say, then, that we have the 272 IV, X | us. Nay, I presume I may say, that we more certainly 273 IV, X | else without us. When I say we know, I mean there is 274 IV, X | yet, I think, this I may say, that it is an ill way of 275 IV, X | suppose, they will scarce say; since then there would 276 IV, X | thinking atom, it will be to say anything at pleasure, though 277 IV, X | of nothing.” But you will say, Is it not impossible to 278 IV, XI | since he can never be sure I say anything contrary to his 279 IV, XI | accordingly; how vain, I say, it is to expect demonstration 280 IV, XI | every the least (I will not say reason, but) pretence of 281 IV, XII | Cannot she know this, I say, unless she fetch the certainty 282 IV, XII | will be equals: which, I say, of these two is the clearer 283 IV, XII | determine. This, I think, I may say, that if other ideas that 284 IV, XII | not certainly to know (I say to know, perhaps it may 285 IV, XII | malleable; betwixt these, I say, and fixedness; so that 286 IV, XII | hospitals. All that I would say is, that we should not be 287 IV, XII | improvements; how little, I say, the setting out at that 288 IV, XIV | the twilight, as I may so say, of probability; suitable, 289 IV, XVI | find a great number (not to say the greatest part) of men 290 IV, XVI | him? How can we expect, I say, that opinions thus settled 291 IV, XVI | all he condemns; or can say that he has examined to 292 IV, XVI | that write of Tiberius, say that Tiberius did so, it 293 IV, XVI | truth itself forces me to say, That no probability can 294 IV, XVI | It is a hard matter to say where sensible and rational 295 IV, XVI | that it will be hard to say, that that of the man is 296 IV, XVI | or larger. Observing, I say, such gradual and gentle 297 IV, XVII | perplexing repetitions. I say not this any way to lessen 298 IV, XVII | diminution to him, I may truly say, that they are not the only 299 IV, XVII | conclusion. But this nobody will say; because it is by virtue 300 IV, XVII | many syllogisms, and then say that they are less jumbled, 301 IV, XVII | that use them therefore say nobody can see clearly without 302 IV, XVII | knowledge, I think I may truly say, it is of far less, or no 303 IV, XVII | Hooker encourages me to say, who in his Eccl. Pol. 1. 304 IV, XVII | itur. But I can be bold to say, that this age is adorned 305 IV, XVIII | revelation. First, Then I say, that no man inspired by 306 IV, XVIII | traditional revelation. I say, traditional revelation, 307 IV, XVIII | reason doth. Secondly, I say that the same truths may 308 IV, XVIII | yet nobody, I think, will say he has as certain and clear 309 IV, XVIII | sole object of faith can say that it is a matter of faith, 310 IV, XVIII | probable propositions, I say, an evident revelation ought 311 IV, XIX | all this, one may truly say, that there are very few 312 IV, XIX | them. For, when what they say is stripped of the metaphor 313 IV, XIX | much. These men have, they say, clear light, and they see; 314 IV, XIX | of a light whereby they say they are enlightened, and 315 IV, XIX | established there. If they say they know it to be true, 316 IV, XIX | revelation from God. If they say, by the light it brings 317 IV, XX | Answered. What shall we say, then? Are the greatest 318 IV, XX | ready some men may be to say some of these things, I 319 IV, XX | withal I take leave also to say, that every one ought very 320 IV, XX | rate. What probabilities, I say, are sufficient to prevail 321 IV, XX | Caesar: in all such cases, I say, I think it is not in any 322 IV, XX | mankind that right as to say, There are not so many men 323 IV, XX | heads: and though one cannot say there are fewer improbable