Quote by Janet Benton Download Open image ““We can pursue our true wants, Mill writes, only when doing so harms no one to whom we are obliged.”” — Janet Benton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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