Parsons, Lucy -- “The Principles of Anarchism,” lecture (1905)

Dave — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:54:40 +0000

Most anarchists believe the coming change can only come through a revolution, because the possessing class will not allow a peaceful change to take place; still we are willing to work for peace at any price, except at the price of liberty.

Lucy Parsons (1851-1942) American labor organizer, anarchist, orator [a.k.a. Lucy Gonzalez]
“The Principles of Anarchism,” lecture (1905)
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Abbey, Edward -- A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, ch. 3 “Government and Politics” (1989)

Dave — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 22:57:48 +0000

Anarchism is not a romantic fable but the hardheaded realization, based on five thousand years of experience, that we cannot entrust the management of our lives to kings, priests, politicians, generals, and county commissioners.

Edward Abbey (1927-1989) American anarchist, writer, environmentalist
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, ch. 3 “Government and Politics” (1989)
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Parsons, Lucy -- “The Principles of Anarchism,” lecture (1905)

Abbey, Edward -- A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, ch. 3 “Government and Politics” (1989)