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He rather hated the ruling few than loved the suffering many. — Jeremy Bentham

Personal journal

He rather hated the ruling few than loved the suffering many.

Jeremy Bentham
1849
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In reference to James Mill, the father of John Stuart Mill.

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1849
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Jeremy Bentham
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Bentham, Jeremy. Quoted in Memories of Old Friends, being Extracts from the Journals and Letters of Caroline Fox, edited by H. N. Pym. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Company, 1882. Originally written as a journal entry dated 7 Aug. 1849.

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