Quote by John Stuart Mill: “The only freedom worthy of the name is pursuing our own good, in our own way, without depriving others.”

True liberty means the right to choose your path and happiness, as long as you respect the same right for everyone else. It emphasizes personal agency within a societal framework, ensuring mutual respect and non-interference.

Another articulation of his 'harm principle,' defining the boundaries of legitimate individual freedom in a civilized society, seeking to maximize individual flourishing while maintaining social order.

English philosopher and political economist who was one of the most influential liberal thinkers of the nineteenth century. His works On Liberty and Utilitarianism remain foundational texts in political philosophy and ethics.