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John Stuart Mill

British philosopher and political economist

1806–1873

19 quotes, most often on Debate, Freedom and Truth & Lies.

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.
On Liberty (1859), Chapter IIn context
- Freedom
- Liberty
If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.
On Liberty (1859), Chapter II (1 of 2)In context
- Debate
- Freedom
To refuse a hearing to an opinion, because they are sure that it is false, is to assume that their certainty is the same thing as absolute certainty. All silencing of discussion is an assumption of infallibility.
On Liberty (1859), Chapter II (1 of 2)In context
- Debate
- Freedom

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