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.
Utilitarianism, liberty
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.
Utilitarianism, liberty
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"The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding."
Strange & Unusual"That 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."
Controversial"Most of the great positive evils of the world are in themselves removable, and will, if human affairs continue to improve, be in a great degree reduced in bulk."
Humorous"The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an opinion is, that it is robbing the human race."
Humorous"It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak."
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