Quote by John Stuart Mill

Whatever crushes individuality is despotism, by whatever name it may be called and whether it professes to be enforcing the will of God or the injunctions of men.

Whatever crushes individuality is despotism, by whatever nam

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of individuality and condemns any form of despotism that suppresses it, regardless of its disguise as religious or human-made authority. The quote suggests that any force, whether it claims divine legitimacy or follows human mandates, which seeks to oppress individuality is essentially tyrannical. It serves as a reminder to value and protect our individuality, highlighting the danger of any system or ideology that attempts to crush it.

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By John Stuart Mill

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