John Stuart Mill Quote

The will of the people, moreover, practically means the will of the most numerous or the most active part of the people; the majority, or those who succeed in making themselves accepted as the majority; type people, consequently, may desire to oppress a part of their number; and precautions are as much needed against this as against any other abuse of power.


On Liberty by John Stuart Mill (ed. 1867)


The will of the people, moreover, practically means the will of the most numerous or the most active part of the people; the majority, or those who...

The will of the people, moreover, practically means the will of the most numerous or the most active part of the people; the majority, or those who...

The will of the people, moreover, practically means the will of the most numerous or the most active part of the people; the majority, or those who...

The will of the people, moreover, practically means the will of the most numerous or the most active part of the people; the majority, or those who...