"Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign. The liberty to live in one's own way must be absolutely guaranteed."
Today's Question
How independent are the decisions you make, big and small, from the criticism or gaze of others?
The thinker who cried for freedom amidst the loss of his wife
John Stuart Mill believed that social custom and public opinion are the greatest threats to human individuality and autonomy.
He began writing 'On Liberty' with his wife Harriet Taylor. After her sudden death, he fell into deep sorrow, dedicating his remaining life to sharing their ideas on freedom and equality.