First:
If mankind minus one were of one opinion, then mankind is no more justified in silencing the one than the one - if he had the power - would be justified in silencing mankind.
John Stuart Mill
Second:
I’m laughing… but it’s a laugh of impatience.
Homer Simpson
The first is serious and, I would suggest, unreasonable to disagree with. The second, lightens the mood somewhat.
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August 23rd, 2006 at 4:58 pm
good quotes Gavin,
mill is one of my favorite more modern philosophers, though I’m not sure I agree with some of his thoughts on morality…. they seem to be the opposite of socrates teaching.
August 24th, 2006 at 8:34 am
I real “On Liberty” while a friend was studying politics and I found it interesting… As you know I’m quite liberal in my outlook in the first place so I find it quite difficult to disagree with the man!