To suppose that society can dispense with principles of justice, because it is of opinion that they are not founded on objective truth, is to believe that society is founded on objective truth, which is a contradiction in terms.
Utilitarianism, liberty
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"The sole end for which mankind are warranted, individually or collectively, in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number, is self-protection."
Strange & Unusual"The ultimate sanction, therefore, of all morality, is a subjective feeling in our own minds."
Controversial"In the case of any person whose conduct affects prejudicially the interests of others, there is no room for the argument that he should be allowed to do as he likes, because it is his own affair."
Controversial"The greatest danger to the freedom of thought and discussion is not the government, but the tyranny of the majority."
Humorous"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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