"It still remains unrecognised, that to bring a child into existence without a fair prospect of being able, not only to provide food for its body, but instruction and training for its mind, is a moral crime, both against the unfortunate offspring and against society; and that if the parent does not fulfil this obligation, the State ought to see it fulfilled, at the charge, as far as possible, of the parent."

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About John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill was an English philosopher, political economist, and public intellectual of the 19th century. He is best known for works such as On Liberty and Utilitarianism.

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