John Stuart Mill Quote

Quote from John Stuart Mill,

"That principle is, that the sole end for which mankind are warranted, individually or collectively, in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number, is self-protection. That 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
Source:	John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1859)
Categories:	Collectivism, Community, Defense, Individualism, Liberty, Morals, Power, Protection
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