Quotes by Mill, John Stuart

The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an opinion is, that i >>

Eccentricity has always abounded when and where strength of character >>

All good things which exist are the fruits of originality. >>

Quotations about Truth

Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to >>

The wise boldly pick up a truth as soon as they hear it. Don't wait or >>

The fundamental laws are in the long run merely statements that every >>

The idea that truth always triumphs over persecution is one of those pleasant falsehoods, which most experience refutes. History is teeming with instances of truth put down by persecution. If not put down forever, it may be set back for centuries.

Mill, John Stuart