The power of the state ought to be limited to the prevention of mischief.

Utilitarianism founder

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Attributed, a principle of minimal state intervention.

Date / Period

c. 1780s-1820s

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Humorous

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/126621-the-power-of-the-state-ought-to-be-limit…

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