Whatever mitigates the woes, or increases the happiness of…
“Whatever mitigates the woes, or increases the happiness of others, is a just criterion of goodness; and whatever injures society at large, or any individual in it, is a criterion of iniquity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Goodness is measured by how actions help others; harm to society signals immorality.
In simple terms: Help others = good; harm = bad.
Prioritize actions that benefit others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community service
- business ethics
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal liberty with societal benefit?
- When does helping many cause harm to a few?
May overlook individual rights for collective good.