Quote by John Stuart Mill

But society has now fairly got the better of individuality; and the danger which threatens human nature is not the excess, but the deficiency, of personal Impulses and preferences.

But society has now fairly got the better of individuality;

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This quote suggests that society has become dominant over individuality, and the real danger lies in the lack of personal impulses and preferences. Rather than being concerned with an excess of individuality, the quote posits that the threat to human nature stems from a suppression or deficiency of personal desires and choices. It implies that society's influence has become so strong that it can hinder people from expressing their true individuality, ultimately compromising their personal freedom and self-expression.

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