Anarchism is not a romantic fable but the hardheaded realization, base…

Edward Abbey
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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 (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.18, RosettaBooks
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To die alone, on rock under sun at the brink of the unknown, like a wolf, like a great bird, seems to me very good fortune indeed. ✨ Edward Abbey (1988). Desert Solitaire, p.186, University of Arizon … ▶
All serious writers want the obvious rewards: fame, money, women, love -- and most of all, an audience! ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.32, RosettaBooks
Doctrines like Christianity or Islam or Marxism require unanimity of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.11, Rosetta … ▶
A true libertarian supports free enterprise, opposes big business; supports local self-government, opposes the nation-state; supports the National Rifle Association, opposes the Pentagon. ✨ Edward Ab … ▶
Be loyal to what you love, be true to the earth, fight your enemies with passion and laughter. ✨ Edward Abbey, David Petersen (2003). Confessions of a Barbarian: Selections from the Journals of Edwar … ▶

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