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. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant. – John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1859)
If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all. – Noam Chomsky
I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself. – Aldous Huxley
Psalm 22:27-28: “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is the Lord's, and he ruleth among the nations.”
2 comments:
Interesting Mill quote. I confess I do not know him as I should.
His writing isn't taught, these days, which should come as no surprise whatever.
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