"Despotism is a legitimate mode of government in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement, and the means justified by actually effecting that end."

"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."

"Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of."

"The ultimate end, with reference to and for the sake of which all other things are desirable (whether we are considering our own good or that of other people), is an existence exempt as far as possibl…"

"Individual spontaneity is entitled to free exercise."