Quote by: John Stuart Mill

He who lets the world, or his own portion of it, choose his plan of life for him, has no need of any other faculty than the ape-like one of imitation. He who chooses his plan for himself, employs all his faculties.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Stuart Mill
  • DescriptionBritish philosopher and political economist
  • AliasesJ. S. Mill
  • BornMay 20, 1806
  • DiedMay 8, 1873
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Economist; Author; Politician; Autobiographer
  • WorksOn Liberty