Quotes by Jeremy Bentham

Jeremy Bentham

Jeremy Bentham

English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer

Lived from: 1748 - 1832

Category: Philosophers Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 15 february 1748 Died: 6 june 1832

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  • Every law is an infraction of liberty.
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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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  • Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished.
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  • The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation.
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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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  • 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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  • The schoolmaster is abroad! And I trust to him armed with his primer against the soldier in full military array.
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  • Tyranny and anarchy are never far apart.
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What are the most famous quotes from Jeremy Bentham?

The two most famous quotes from Jeremy Bentham are:

  • "Every law is an infraction of liberty."
  • "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."

When did Jeremy Bentham live?

Jeremy Bentham was born in 1748 and died in the year 1832.