"It is not by wearing down into uniformity all that is individual in themselves, but by cultivating it and calling it forth, within the limits imposed by the rights and interests of others, that human …"

"Capacity for the nobler feelings is in most natures a very tender plant, easily killed, not only by hostile influences, but by mere want of sustenance."

"It is questionable if all the mechanical inventions yet made have lessened the toil of any human being."

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

"The whole of mankind has a right to the benefit of the best ideas, which can only be produced by freedom of thought."