"All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions."

"The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom."

john locke

Thought to be one of the philosophers with the most influence on the American Revolution.

He wrote Treatises on Government, which justifies the deposing of a king for the greater good of the people. His quote "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" was taken into the Constitution.