John Stuart MillThe only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.
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Thomas Jefferson said: “The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.” This quote shows the problem with the notion of freedom: people often try to take things away from others and use their freedoms as an excuse to do harm and cause pain. Thomas Jefferson was one of the founding fathers of the United States and a champion of human rights. His quotes show that he understood that people have a right to pursue their own happiness without infringing on others’ right to do the same.
Source: On Liberty
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