Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure - they govern us in all we do, in all we say, in all we think: every effort we can make to throw off our subjection,…

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He who thinks and thinks for himself, will always have a claim to thanks; it...

He who thinks and thinks for himself, will always have a claim to thanks; it...

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure -...

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure -...

It is vain to talk of the interest of the community, without understanding what is...

It is vain to talk of the interest of the community, without understanding what is...

The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.

The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.

The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that...

The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that...

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure -...

Nature has placed mankind under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure -...

Tyranny and anarchy are never far apart.

Tyranny and anarchy are never far apart.

The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but rather, Can they...

The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but rather, Can they...

Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished.

Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished.

All punishment is mischief; all punishment in itself is evil.

All punishment is mischief; all punishment in itself is evil.

The principle of asceticism never was, nor ever can be, consistently pursued by any living...

The principle of asceticism never was, nor ever can be, consistently pursued by any living...

It is the greatest good to the greatest number of people which is the measure...

It is the greatest good to the greatest number of people which is the measure...

Every law is an infraction of liberty.

$Every law is an infraction of liberty.$

Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished.

Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished.

No power of government ought to be employed in the endeavor to establish any system...

No power of government ought to be employed in the endeavor to establish any system...

Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at...

Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at...

The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation

The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation

From each as they choose, to each as they are chosen.

From each as they choose, to each as they are chosen.

Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further...

Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further...

The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation,...

The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation,...

Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them.

Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them.