(M112) Newton proves that gravity is proportional to gravity. I think that’s all(106). Qu. whether it be the vis inertiæ that makes it difficult to move a stone, or the vis attractivæ, or both, or neither? ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Mem. To express the doctrines as fully and copiously and clearly as may be. Also to be full and particular in answering objections(107). (M113) To say ye Will is a power; [therefore] volition is an act. This is idem per idem. Wt makes men despise extension, motion, &c., & separate them from the essence of the soul, is that they imagine them to be distinct from thought, and to exist in unthinking substance. An extended may have passive modes of thinking good actions. There might be idea, there might be uneasiness, there might be the greatest uneasiness wthout any volition, therefore the.... (M114) Matter once allow’d, I defy any man to prove that God is not Matter(108). ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (M115) Man is free. There is no difficulty in this proposition, if we but settle the signification of the word _free_—if we had an idea annext to the word free, and would but contemplate that idea. (M116) We are imposed on by the words will, determine, agent, free, can, &c. (M117) Uneasiness precedes not every volition. This evident by experience. (M118) Trace an infant in the womb. Mark the train & succession of its ideas. Observe how volition comes into the mind. This may perhaps acquaint you with its nature. (M119) Complacency seems rather to determine, or precede, or coincide wth & constitute the essence of volition, than uneasiness. (M120) You tell me, according to my doctrine a man is not free. I answer, tell me wt you mean by the word free, and I shall resolve you(109). ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (M121) Qu. Wt do men mean when they talk of one body’s touching another? I say you never saw one body touch, or (rather) I say, I never saw one body that I could say touch’d this or that other; for that if my optiques were improv’d, I should see intervalls and other bodies behind those whch now seem to touch. Mem. Upon all occasions to use the utmost modesty—to confute the mathematicians wth the utmost civility & respect, not to style them Nihilarians, &c. N. B. To rein in ye satyrical nature. Blame me not if I use my words sometimes in some latitude. ’Tis wt cannot be helpt. ’Tis the fault of language that you cannot always apprehend the clear and determinate meaning of my words. Say you, there might be a thinking Substance—something unknown—wch perceives, and supports, and ties together the ideas(110). Say I, make it appear there is any need of it and you shall have it for me. I care not to take away anything I can see the least reason to think should exist.