Emma Goldman Quote on Politics and Morality

„The political arena leaves one no alternative, one must either be a dunce or a rogue.“

Emma GoldmanEmma Goldman describes political reality as a struggle between foolishness and roguery.
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Emma Goldman was a Latvian-American anarchist, political activist, and writer known for her radical views on freedom, social justice, and anarchist philosophy.

A poignant comment on political reality and the constraints in the power game.


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Emma Goldman quote about politics and morality

Emma Goldman (1869–1940) was a prominent anarchist and political activist famous for her speeches, writings, and commitment to workers' rights, women's rights, and social revolution. She emigrated from Russia to the USA and was a central figure in the anarchist movement of the early 20th century.

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