Idealism is the despot of thought, just as politics is the despot of will. Mikhail Bakunin despotidealismpolitic Change image and share on social
Political Freedom without economic equality is a pretense, a fraud, a lie; and the workers want no lying. Mikhail Bakunin economicequalityfraud Change image and share on social
To revolt is a natural tendency of life. Even a worm turns against the foot that crushes it. In general, the vitality and relative dignity of an animal can be measured by the intensity of its instinct to revolt. Mikhail Bakunin animalcrushdignity share on social
Everything will pass, and the world will perish but the Ninth Symphony will remain. Mikhail Bakunin ninthpasperish Change image and share on social
But I recognize no infallible authority, even in special questions; consequently, whatever respect I may have for the honesty and the sincerity of such or such an individual, I have no absolute faith in any person. Mikhail Bakunin absoluteauthorityfaith share on social
The privileged man, whether he be privileged politically or economically, is a man depraved in intellect and heart. Mikhail Bakunin depraveeconomicallyheart Change image and share on social
The passion for destruction is also a creative passion. Mikhail Bakunin creativedestructionpassion Change image and share on social
