John Stuart Mill Quote

Despotism is a legitimate mode of government in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement.


On Liberty by John Stuart Mill (ed. 1867)


Despotism is a legitimate mode of government in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement.

Despotism is a legitimate mode of government in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement.

Despotism is a legitimate mode of government in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement.

Despotism is a legitimate mode of government in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement.