Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
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A true libertarian supports free enterprise, opposes big business; supports local self-government, opposes the nation-state; supports the National Rifle Association, opposes the Pentagon.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the principles of libertarianism, promoting personal freedoms and local governance while opposing large institutions.
Edward Abbey's quote encapsulates the core tenets of libertarian ideology, emphasizing the importance of individual liberty and local autonomy. By supporting free enterprise and local self-governance, Abbey criticizes the consolidation of power in large businesses and the nation-state, presenting a vision of a society where individuals have the freedom to govern themselves and make their own choices without the interference of expansive governmental structures or corporate monopolies.
Themes
LibertarianismFreedomLocal GovernanceIndividual RightsAnti-Big Business
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a debate about government overreach and personal freedoms.
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