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.
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This quote is just one of 20 total John Stuart Mill quotes in our collection. John Stuart Mill is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.
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.
This quote is just one of 20 total John Stuart Mill quotes in our collection. John Stuart Mill is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.