Character: Berkeley (Berkley)

I have no other concept of space other than that which is relative.

The slightest degree of rebelliousness is a sin.

The idea that is in my mind cannot be the same in yours.

I must confess that I do not find that movement can be anything other than relative. I am not capable of thinking any other movement.

Science is quite rightly revered for its superiority and usefulness, and it really is when it governs and directs the actions of people.

The existence of an idea lies in its perceptibility.

But how matter can act on the spirit or evoke any idea in it, no philosopher will undertake to explain this.

Every now and then we are prevented from acquiring a correct understanding of things by the words of ordinary speech.

The only advantage I claim is that I have always thought and judged on my own.

Before I was amused by ambitious projects, intrigues and political clashes, now they seem to me to be an empty, fleeting vision.

Friendship is a beautiful flower, it needs to be nurtured.