War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse. A man who has nothing which he cares more about than he does about his personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance at being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.
John Stuart MillAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: english
- Born: May 20, 1806
- Died: May 8, 1873
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