John Stuart Mill quote: The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be ...

The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be richer, nor has any reason to fear being thrust back, by the efforts of others to push themselves forward.

~ John Stuart Mill ~

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