John Stuart Mill, (20 May 1806 – 8 May 1873) was an English philosopher, political economist and civil servant.
The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind. Use this quote
The only power deserving the name is that of masses, and of governments while they make themselves the organ of the tendencies and instincts of masses. Use this quote
The individual is not accountable to society for his actions in so far as these concern the interests of no person but himself. Use this quote
The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others. In the part which merely concerns himself, his independence is, of right, absolute. Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign. Use this quote
It is questionable if all the mechanical inventions yet made have lightened the day's toil of any human being. Use this 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. Use this quote
As for charity, it is a matter in which the immediate effect on the persons directly concerned, and the ultimate consequence to the general good, are apt to be at complete war with one another. Use this quote
