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Benjamin Tucker quotes about government

American Activist April 17, 1854 – June 22, 1939

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The claim of the State Socialists, however, that this right would not be exercised in matters pertaining to the individual in the more intimate and private relations of his life is not borne out by the history of governments. Benjamin Tucker
First, then, State Socialism, which may be described as the doctrine that all the affairs of men should be managed by the government, regardless of individual choice. Benjamin Tucker
It has ever been the tendency of power to add to itself, to enlarge its sphere, to encroach beyond the limits set for it; and where the habit of resisting such encroachment is not fostered, and the individual is not taught to be jealous of his rights, individuality gradually disappears and the government or State becomes the all-in-all. Benjamin Tucker
Benjamin Tucker quote: "Aggression is simply another name for government."
Aggression is simply another name for government. Benjamin Tucker
Benjamin Tucker quote: "The essence of government is control, or the attempt to control."
The essence of government is control, or the attempt to control. Benjamin Tucker

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