6 Quotes by John Stuart Mill about politics

  • Author John Stuart Mill
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    It is an adherent condition of human affairs that no intention, however sincere, of protecting the interests of others can make it safe or salutary to tie up their own hands. Still more obviously true is it, that by their own hands only can any positive and durable improvement of their circumstances in life be worked out.

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  • Author John Stuart Mill
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    It is true that a great statesman is he who knows when to depart from traditions, as well as when to adhere to them. But it is a great mistake to suppose that he will do this better for being ignorant of the traditions.

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  • Author John Stuart Mill
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    A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy state of political life.

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