“Government is an association” – Quote by Leo Tolstoi

„Government is an association of men who do violence to the rest of us.“

Leo TolstoiA pointed quote by Leo Tolstoi about government, state power, and political violence.
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Russian writer, thinker, and philosopher, known for his critical social analysis.

Tolstoy presents a pointed criticism of state power and political violence.


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Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian writer, philosopher, and social reformer, famous for his novels like "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." He also engaged politically and ethically, rejecting violence and advocating for pacifism.

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