Quote by John Locke

Good and evil, reward and punishment, are the only motives to a rational creature: these are the spur and reins whereby all mankind are set on work, and guided.

Good and evil, reward and punishment, are the only motives t

Summary

This quote suggests that the concepts of good and evil, as well as reward and punishment, are the primary motivations for rational beings. It implies that the pursuit of good and the avoidance of evil, as well as the desire for reward and fear of punishment, are the driving forces behind human actions. Furthermore, it suggests that these motivations serve as both the catalyst (spur) and the means of control (reins) for humanity, driving individuals to work and providing guidance in their choices and behavior.

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