Quote by John Stuart Mill

All that makes existence valuable to any one depends on the enforcement of restraints upon the actions of other people.


All that makes existence valuable to any one depends on the

Summary

This quote asserts that the value of our existence is contingent upon the imposition of limits on the behavior of others. It suggests that in order for our lives to hold meaning and significance, there must be some form of control or regulation placed upon the actions of individuals within society. Without these restraints, it implies that our experiences, pursuits, and achievements would be continuously hindered or undermined by the actions of others, resulting in a diminished or even futile existence.

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By John Stuart Mill
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