Maxioms by John Stuart Mill
The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will read more
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.
A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy read more
A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy state of political life.
The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.
The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.
Men are men before they are lawyers, or physicians, or merchants, or manufacturers; and if you make them capable and read more
Men are men before they are lawyers, or physicians, or merchants, or manufacturers; and if you make them capable and sensible men, they will make themselves capable and sensible lawyers or physicians.