To prevent government from becoming corrupt and tyrannous, its organization and methods should be as simple as possible, its functions be restricted to those necessary to the common welfare, and in all its parts it should be kept as close to the people and as directly within their control as may be.
Category Archives: Quotations
Favourited quotations from others, famous or infamous!
Henry George 1
The equal right of all men to the use of land is as clear as their equal right to breathe the air — it is a right proclaimed by the fact of their existence. For we cannot suppose that some men have a right to be in this world, and others no right.
Russell 1
Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate.
Kropotkin 1
The law has no claim to human respect. It has no civilizing mission; its only purpose is to protect exploitation.
Bakunin 1
I am not myself free or human until or unless I recognize the freedom and humanity of all my fellowmen.
Bellagarrigue 1
Anarchy is order; government is civil war.