John Stuart Mill Quotes About Power
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The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.
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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.
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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.
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The most cogent reason for restricting the interference of government is the great evil of adding unnecessarily to its power.
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