John Stuart Mill Quote

Quote from John Stuart Mill,

"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."

By:	John Stuart Mill (more quotes by John Stuart Mill or books by/about John Stuart Mill)
	(1806-1873) English philosopher and economist
Categories:	Government, Individual Rights, Justice, Power, Prohibition, Responsibility, Restraint, Socialism
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