All inconsistencies, all surprises, have vanished: everything that has served to make the field of politics a labyrinth, has vanished. A clue to the interior of the labyrinth has been found : it is the principle of self-preference.
Utilitarianism founder
From a discussion on the principle of self-preference.
Unknown, likely late 18th - early 19th century
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"Man, from the very constitution of his nature, prefers his own happiness to that of all other sensitive beings put together : but for this self preference, the species could not have had existence."
Humorous"The greatest happiness principle is the only principle that can justify any institution whatsoever."
Strange & Unusual"Is it possible for a man to move the earth? Yes; but he must first find out another earth to stand upon."
Humorous"The legislator is not to command, but to advise."
Strange & Unusual"Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure. It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do, as well as to determine what we shall do. On the one …"
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