The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.
JOHN STUART MILL
JOHN STUART MILL
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John Stuart Mill98 quotes“The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.”
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The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.
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John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill The human faculties of perception, judgment, discriminative feeling, mental activity, and even moral preference, are exercised only in making a choice. He who does anything because it is the custom, makes no choice.
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John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.
John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill All attempts by the State to bias the conclusions of its citizens on disputed subjects, are evil.
John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill Pleasure and freedom from pain, are the only things desirable as ends.
John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill So Long as we do not harm others we should be free to think, speak, act, & live as we see fit, without molestation from individuals, law, or gov’t.
John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.
John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill 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 MillJohn Stuart Mill A state which dwarfs its men, in order that they may be more docile instruments in its hands even for beneficial purposes–will find that with small men no great thing can really be accomplished.
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John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited; he must not make himself a nuisance to other people.
John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill The idea that truth always triumphs over persecution is one of those pleasant falsehoods, which most experience refutes. History is teeming with instances of truth put down by persecution. If not put down forever, it may be set back for centuries.
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