Emma Goldman on Compassion and Education
“No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.”
Emma Goldman
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If Voting Changed Anything – Emma Goldman
“If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal.”
Emma Goldman
The Most Unpardonable Sin in Society – Emma Goldman
“The most unpardonable sin in society is independence of thought.”
Emma Goldman
Direct Action and Anarchism – Emma Goldman
“Direct action is the logical, consistent method of Anarchism.”
Emma Goldman
Emma Goldman: Understanding Instead of Forgiving
“The motto should not be: Forgive one another; rather understand one another.”
Emma Goldman
The Most Violent Element in Society is Ignorance – Emma Goldman
“The most violent element in society is ignorance.”
Emma Goldman
Neil Postman on Politics and Show Business
“If politics is like show business, then the idea is not to pursue excellence, clarity or honesty but to appear as if you are, which is another matter altogether.”
Neil Postman
The State as the Altar of Political Freedom – Emma Goldman
“The State is the altar of political freedom and, like the religious altar, it is maintained for the purpose of human sacrifice.”
Emma Goldman
Social Change and Revolution – Emma Goldman Quote
“No real social change has ever been brought about without a revolution… revolution is but thought carried into action.”
Emma Goldman
Radical Measures Against Social Ills – Emma Goldman
“One cannot be too extreme in dealing with social ills; the extreme thing is generally the true thing.”
Emma Goldman