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Libertarianism2 quotes
Liberty consists in doing what one desires. — John Stuart Mill · 1859The 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. — John Stuart Mill · 1859Political theory2 quotes
Liberty consists in doing what one desires. — John Stuart Mill · 1859The 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. — John Stuart Mill · 1859Politics2 quotes
Liberty consists in doing what one desires. — John Stuart Mill · 1859The 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. — John Stuart Mill · 1859Freedom1 quote
Liberty consists in doing what one desires. — John Stuart Mill · 1859Government1 quote
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. — John Stuart Mill · 1859Individual freedom1 quote
Liberty consists in doing what one desires. — John Stuart Mill · 1859Paternalism1 quote
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. — John Stuart Mill · 1859