Locke says, "since consciousness always accompanies thinking, and it is that which makes every one to be what he calls self, and thereby distinguishes himself from all other thinking things, in this alone consists _________________, i.e. the sameness of a rational being."

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Locke is discussing personal identity and how it is based on the continuity of consciousness, which distinguishes oneself from other thinking things. Substance dualism (A) is a separate concept that involves the idea that the mind and body are two distinct substances. Rational deliberation (C) and abstract entities (D) are not directly relevant to Locke's argument here.

Locke Says, "Since Consciousness Always Accompanies Thinking, and It Is