Quote of John Stuart Mill - The duty of man is the...
Biography - John Stuart Mill:
English philosopher and political economist.
Born: 1806 - Died: 1873
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1806 - Died: 1873
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
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.
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It is much easier to obey your superior than to command yourself; and when you can do whatever you want, it's not easy to want only what you have to.
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