Edward Abbey Anarchism Quotes & Sayings

Anarchism is not a romantic fable but the hardheaded realization, based on five thousand years of experience, that we cannot entrust the management of our lives to kings, priests, politicians, generals, and county commissioners. — Edward Abbey

Anarchism is democracy taken seriously. — Edward Abbey

Anarchism? You bet your sweet betsy. The only cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy. Much more. — Edward Abbey

Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others. — Edward Abbey