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The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.

John Stuart Mill
War, Power, Libertarian Party
On Liberty ch. 1 (1859)

The most cogent reason for restricting the interference of government is the great evil of adding unnecessarily to its power.

John Stuart Mill
Power, Government, Evil
John Stuart Mill (1989). “J. S. Mill: 'On Liberty' and Other Writings”, p.110, Cambridge University Press

The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

John Stuart Mill
Inspiration, Power, Mediocrity
John Stuart Mill (2012). “On Liberty”, p.55, Courier Corporation

The only power deserving the name is that of masses, and of governments while they make themselves the organ of the tendencies and instincts of masses.

John Stuart Mill
Power, Names, Government
John Stuart Mill (2012). “On Liberty”, p.55, Courier Corporation

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