The only part of the conduct of any one for which he is amenable to society is that which concerns

The only part of the conduct of any one for which he is amenable to society is that which concerns John Stuart Mill Quotes

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.

Author: John Stuart Mill

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