The worth of the state, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it

Unquestionably, it is possible to do without happiness; it is done involuntarily by nineteen-twentieths of mankind.

The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind

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 in silencing mankind

The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

The fatal tendency of mankind to leave off thinking about a thing when it is no longer doubtful is the cause of half their errors.