We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavouring to stifle is a false opinion; and even if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still.
John Stuart Mill
Date of birth: 1806-05-20
Date of death: 1873-05-08
Quotes number: 49
Nationality: English
Profession: Philosopher
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