“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 Tolstoi, Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer and philosopher, famous for his novels such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina".
Tolstoy's quote profoundly questions authority and violence, showing that true anarchy can only arise through inner transformation, not violence.
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Leo Tolstoy on Anarchy, Violence, and the True Meaning of Authority
Leo Tolstoy explains why anarchy does not arise from violence but through renouncing authority and inner transformation of people.
Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was one of the greatest authors in world literature. He was prominent in Russia as a writer, philosopher, and social reformer. His works have had a great impact on literature and political thought. Tolstoy was also a committed pacifist and critic of authority and violence.
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