In proportion to the development of his individuality, each person becomes more valuable to himself, and is therefore capable of being more valuable to others.
JOHN STUART MILL
JOHN STUART MILL
John Stuart Mill on development
John Stuart Mill98 quotes“In proportion to the development of his individuality, each person becomes more valuable to himself, and is therefore capable of being more valuable to others.”
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John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill No great improvements in the lot of mankind are possible until a great change takes place in the fundamental constitution of their modes of thought.
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