MY SAY: JOHN STUART MILL (1806-1873)
I am always dazzled by the genius of John Stuart Mill-philosopher, political economist, parliamentarian, and civil servant. In a few pithy words he lances the arguments defending the present curtailment of freedom of speech and opinion.
“If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.”
― John Stuart Mill, On Liberty
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