Quote by John Stuart Mill

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.

The only power deserving the name is that of masses, and of

Summary

This quote emphasizes the true power lies in the masses, in the collective will and desires of the people. It argues that governments should only be considered powerful when they act as a conduit for the aspirations and natural inclinations of the masses. In other words, power should be derived from the people and for the people in order for it to be meaningful and deserving of the name "power."

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By John Stuart Mill

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