John Stuart Mill Power Quotes

What did John Stuart Mill say about Power?

John Stuart Mill has written many quotes about Power. E.g.,

• The most cogent reason for restricting the interference of government is the great evil of adding unnecessarily to its power.
• If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.
• 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.

What are the top most famous Power quotes by John Stuart Mill?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Power by John Stuart Mill.

• The most cogent reason for restricting the interference of government is the great evil of adding unnecessarily to its power.
• If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.
• 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.
• The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.
• The only power deserving the name is that of masses, and of governments while they make themselves the organ of the tendencies and instincts of masses.