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. Each is the proper guardian of his own health, whether bodily, or mental or spiritual. Mankind are greater gainers by suffering each other to live as seems good to themselves, than by compelling each to live as seems good to the rest.
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 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 Mill
Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative. - John Stuart Mill
Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative.
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… - John Stuart Mill
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…
A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury. - John Stuart Mill
A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.
Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. - John Stuart Mill
Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign.
Liberty lies in the rights of that person whose views you find most odious. - John Stuart Mill
Liberty lies in the rights of that person whose views you find most odious.
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth… - John Stuart Mill
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth…
If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be … - John Stuart Mill
If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be …
There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides. - John Stuart Mill
There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.
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