Like all predatory or parasitic institutions, its first instinct is that of self-preservation. All its enterprises are directed first towards preserving its own life, and, second, towards increasing its own power and enlarging the scope of its own activity. For the sake of this it will, and regularly does, commit any crime which circumstances make expedient.
The idea that the State originated to serve any kind of social purpose is completely unhistorical. It originated in conquest and confiscation - that … - Albert J. Nock
The idea that the State originated to serve any kind of social purpose is completely unhistorical. It originated in conquest and confiscation - that …
- Albert J. Nock
The State claims and exercises the monopoly of crime... It forbids private murder, but itself organizes murder on a colossal scale. It punishes priva… - Albert J. Nock
The State claims and exercises the monopoly of crime... It forbids private murder, but itself organizes murder on a colossal scale. It punishes priva…
According to my observations, mankind are among the most easily tamable and domesticable of all creatures in the animal world. They are readily reduc… - Albert J. Nock
According to my observations, mankind are among the most easily tamable and domesticable of all creatures in the animal world. They are readily reduc…
The practical reason for freedom is that freedom seems to be the only condition under which any kind of substantial moral fiber can be developed - we… - Albert J. Nock
The practical reason for freedom is that freedom seems to be the only condition under which any kind of substantial moral fiber can be developed - we…
The superficial distinctions of Fascism, Bolshevism, Hitlerism, are the concern of journalists and publicists; the serious student sees in them only … - Albert J. Nock
The superficial distinctions of Fascism, Bolshevism, Hitlerism, are the concern of journalists and publicists; the serious student sees in them only …
The simple truth is that our businessmen do not want a government that will let business alone. They want a government they can use. - Albert J. Nock
The simple truth is that our businessmen do not want a government that will let business alone. They want a government they can use.
There's only one way to improve society. Present it with a single improved unit: yourself. - Albert J. Nock
There's only one way to improve society. Present it with a single improved unit: yourself.
The question of who is right and who is wrong has seemed to me always too small to be worth a moment's thought, while the question of what is right a… - Albert J. Nock
The question of who is right and who is wrong has seemed to me always too small to be worth a moment's thought, while the question of what is right a…
There are two methods, or means, and only two, whereby man's needs and desires can be satisfied. One is the production and exchange of wealth; this i… - Albert J. Nock
There are two methods, or means, and only two, whereby man's needs and desires can be satisfied. One is the production and exchange of wealth; this i…
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