“If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.”
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Mill, J. S. (n.d.). If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1680-if-all-mankind-minus-one-were-of-one/
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Mill, John Stuart. “If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1680-if-all-mankind-minus-one-were-of-one/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Mill, John Stuart. “If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1680-if-all-mankind-minus-one-were-of-one/.