“They are not insincere when they say that they believe these things. They do believe them, as people believe what they have always heard lauded and never discussed. But in the sense of that living belief which regulates conduct, they believe these doctrines just up to the point to which it is usual to act upon them.”
John Stuart Mill's seminal work delves into the principles of liberty, examining the boundaries between individual rights and societal control, and advocating for the protection of personal autonomy in a democratic society. more
John Stuart Mill was an influential British philosopher, economist, and logician. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century philosophy and his ideas had a profound impact on political, social, and philosophical thought of the time. more
“Conduct, not speech, flowery”
“People change when shit happens.”
“Her wavy hair falls to mid-waist, and I think how she looks better this way. From the back.”
“You nasty, you nasty. You mama said you nasty!”
“Speak up, Charlie,” I say. “If you have something to say, then say it out loud.”