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. -John Stuart Mill

 

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

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The worth of the state, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it.

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One person with a belief is equal to a force of 99 who have only interests. -John Stuart Mill
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Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign.

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Next to selfishness the principal cause which makes life unsatisfactory is want of mental cultivation.

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Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. -John Stuart Mill
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Ask yourself whether you are happy and you cease to be so.

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