On Liberty

The 1859 text. 8 parts, about 50,513 words, 4 hours of reading. Source edition.

Passages the guide marks

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant.
Chapter 1 · Read it in I: Introductory
If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in…
Chapter 2 · Read it in II: Of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that.
Chapter 2 · Read it in II: Of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion
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.
Chapter 3 · Read it in III: Of Individuality, as One of the Elements of Well-Being

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