John Stuart Mill, (20 May 1806 – 8 May 1873) was an English philosopher, political economist and civil servant.
Unquestionably, it is possible to do without happiness; it is done involuntarily by nineteen-twentieths of mankind. Use this quote
I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them. Use this quote
Actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. By happiness is intended pleasure and the absence of pain. Use this quote
A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. Use this quote
The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. Use this quote
What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs. Use this quote
The duty of man is the same in respect to his own nature as in respect to the nature of all other things, namely not to follow it but to amend it. Use this quote
Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives. Use this quote
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 justified in silencing mankind. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
