Quote by John Stuart Mill

There is a limit to the legitimate interference of collective opinion with individual independence: and to find that limit, and maintain it against encroachment, is as indispensable to a good condition of human affairs, as protection against political despotism.

There is a limit to the legitimate interference of collectiv

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of defining and preserving the boundary between collective opinion and individual freedom. It argues that just as protection from political despotism is essential for a healthy society, it is equally crucial to safeguard individual independence from excessive interference by collective opinion. This implies that there should be limits to how much collective opinion can dictate or inhibit individual freedom, emphasizing the balance necessary for a well-functioning society.

By John Stuart Mill

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