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In an advanced country a good despotism is more harmful than a bad one
Drawn from what John Stuart Mill said
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- John Stuart Mill Philosopher (1806 to 1873), a utilitarian and liberal
Evil for evil, a good despotism, in a country at all advanced in civilization, is more noxious than a bad one, for it is far more relaxing and enervating to the thoughts, feelings, and energies of the people.
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↗Considerations on Representative Government (1861)gutenberg.org
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