Leo Tolstoy on Anarchy, Violence, and the True Meaning of Authority

„The Anarchists are right in everything; in the negation of the existing order and in the assertion that, without Authority there could not be worse violence than that of Authority under existing conditions. They are mistaken only in thinking that anarchy can be instituted by a violent revolution. But it will be instituted only by there being more and more people who do not require the protection of governmental power and by there being more and more people who will be ashamed of applying this power.“

Leo TolstoiLeo Tolstoy explains why anarchy does not arise from violence but through renouncing authority and inner transformation of people.

Previous Next

Russian writer, thinker, and philosopher, known for his critical social analysis.

Tolstoy's quote profoundly questions authority and violence, showing that true anarchy can only arise through inner transformation, not violence.

Translation or original: 🇩🇪Click here

Quelle: Hier klicken

i

⭐ Zitat bewerten:

3.0 / 5

Leo Tolstoi|anarchy, authority, democracy, feudalism, mass media, politics, press, slavery, state, technocracy, tyranny

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.