John Stuart Mill:

I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.

— John Stuart Mill Modern

Utilitarianism, liberty

Context

From his 'Autobiography'

Date / Period

1873

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10378/10378-h/10378-h.htm

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