John Stuart Mill
1806 - 1873
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Biography
John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was a British philosopher, political economist, and civil servant. He was a prominent figure in the 19th-century utilitarianism movement and a strong advocate of individual liberties and women's rights. His works like "On Liberty" and "The Subjection of Women" are regarded as classics in the fields of philosophy and political theory. As a Member of Parliament, he actively campaigned for social reforms, including labor rights and the abolition of slavery.
Famous Quotes (5)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak.
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The worth of a state, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it.