Every function superadded to those already exercised by the government causes its influence over hopes and fears to be more widely diffused, and converts, more and more, the active and ambitious part of the public into hangers-on of the government, or of some party which aim, at becoming the government.
John Stuart MillAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: english
- Born: May 20, 1806
- Died: May 8, 1873