Anthony Locke

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Anthony Locke was a philosopher from Brentwood in the nation of South Nashville, in the region of Wysteria. He is known for his seminal work the Treatise on Human Tendency, in which he laid out his observations on human rights, equality, and democracy. Treatise had a profound influence on the framers of the constitutions of South Nashville and Cartesian Praetoria.

Selected Quotes from Treatise

"There is an unlimited creative potential that exists in humanity best expressed through something they own."

"There are fundamental rights that exist that define the very best of what humanity is. Chief among these are the right to life, the right to property, and the right to self-determination."

"One of the biggest tragedies in our history was that we failed to recognize that which was unique."

"The principle of republicanism is strongest when it allows for the periodic influx of new ideas."

"The ends justify the means; for the greater good."

"Life is what it is."

"We cannot have all those other rights which we hold so dear, if we do not first have life."