Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices. – Voltaire

In the United States, though power corrupts, the expectation of power paralyzes. – John Kenneth Galbraith

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. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant. – John Stuart Mill