The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is no freedom.—Public Domain. . From this quote, you can tell that John Locke was most concerned with the preservation of?. . a) absolute monarchies. . b) was poised to challenge the authority of the clergy and the king. . c) was a key contributor to the Scientific Revolution. . d) believed a key role of the government was to protect freedom