If mankind minus one were of one opinion, then mankind is no more justified in silencing the one than the one - if he had the power - would be justified in silencing mankind.
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John Stuart Mill quoteEvery great movement must experience three stages: ridicule, discussion, adoption.
John Stuart Mill quote A philosopher is there to disturb the indolence of the mind
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John Stuart Mill quoteWhatever crushes individuality is despotism, by whatever name it may be called and whether it professes to be enforcing the will of God or the injunctions of men.
John Stuart Mill quote What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs.
John Stuart Mill quote 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 war is much worse.
John Stuart Mill quote We have a right, also, in various ways, to act upon our unfavorable opinion of anyone, not to the oppression of his individuality, but in the exercise of ours.
John Stuart Mill quote 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 quote Biography
Very famous English philosopher and Utilitarian
