Logo
The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable

The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others. In the part which merely concerns himself, his independence is, of right, absolute. Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign. – John Stuart Mill

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Society
category

There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole – women and men alike – than the one which involves women as central players. – Kofi Annan

Category:
Society

You forget that you do choose your life and there are so many things to be grateful for and I feel like society has gotten to that point where were always looking for the next and the better and we lose sight of whats actually in front of us. – Shailene Woodley

Category:
Society

If we all say the same thing, then I think the government has to listen. But because no one is saying it, I become singled out, even though what Im saying is common sense. Its very essential values that we all have to protect. But in Chinese society, people are giving up on protecting these values. – Ai Weiwei

Category:
Society

Am I a criminal? The world knows Im not a criminal. What are they trying to put me in jail for? Youve lost common sense in this society because of religious fanaticism and dogma. – Jack Kevorkian

Category:
Society

Random Quotes

In Leap Year the weather always changes on a Friday. – Belgian proverb

Category:
Leap Year Day

Its not the work which kills people, its the worry. Its not the revolution that destroys machinery its the friction. – Henry Ward Beecher

Category:
work

A well-written life is almost as rare as a well-spent one. – Thomas Carlyle

Category:
Legacy

Fashion should be something that in the morning, when you open your window, you say, Oh fantastic, sun! Then you take your shower, you say, OK fantastic, which colour I wear today because I feel happy? This should be fashion. – Roberto Cavalli

Category:
Morning