Category - Jeremy Bentham

Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of Jeremy Bentham, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
Whether seeking thought-provoking reflections or academic wisdom, Jeremy Benthams words offer a rich source of intellectual inspiration. #JeremyBentham Jeremy Bentham Motivational Quotes of Jeremy Bentham

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Tyranny and anarchy are never far apart.

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The question is not, ‘Can they reason?’ nor, ‘Can they talk?’ but rather, ‘Can they suffer?’

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The principle of asceticism never was, nor ever can be, consistently pursued by any living creature. Let but one tenth part of the inhabitants of the earth pursue it consistently, and in a day’s time they will have turned it into a Hell.

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

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He who thinks and thinks for himself, will always have a claim to thanks; it is no matter whether it be right or wrong, so as it be explicit. If it is right, it will serve as a guide to direct; if wrong, as a beacon to warn.

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Every law is an infraction of liberty.

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

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As to the evil which results from a censorship, it is impossible to measure it, for it is impossible to tell where it ends.

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

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Jeremy Bentham Power

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

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Jeremy Bentham Legal

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

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The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.

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