If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary 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.
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John Stuart Mill Quote
“Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so.”
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