The greatest good for the greatest number, and the greatest pain for the fewest.
Utilitarianism founder
A slightly variant and more explicit phrasing of his core principle, highlighting both positive and negative aspects.
c. 1776 onwards
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"I shall at least be not altogether useless after my death."
Shocking"The more strictly we are confined to the letter of the law, the more likely we are to miss its spirit."
Humorous"Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure."
Strange & Unusual"The only good is that which is conducive to the greatest happiness of the greatest number."
Humorous"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation."
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