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John Stuart Mill

British philosopher and political economist

1806–1873

19 quotes, most often on Debate, Freedom and Truth & Lies.

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 a sufficient warrant.
On Liberty (1859), Ch. 1: IntroductoryIn context
- Government
- Liberty
Whatever crushes individuality is despotism, by whatever name it may be called, and whether it professes to be enforcing the will of God or the injunctions of men.
On Liberty (1859), Ch. III: Of Individuality, As One of the Elements of Well-BeingIn context
- Liberty
- Power
The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.
On Liberty (1859), Chapter IIn context
- Freedom
- Liberty

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