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• 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....
• 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 .
  .. over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign....
• One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.
  -- John Stuart Mill...
• Language is the light of the mind. -- John Stuart Mill
• All good things which exist are the fruits of originality. -- John Stuart Mill
• Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.
  -- John Stuart Mill...
• Stupidity is much the same all the world over. -- John Stuart Mill
• The perpetual obstacle to human advancement is custom. -- John Stuart Mill