Miss Goldman is a Communist; I am an Individualist. She…
“Miss Goldman is a Communist; I am an Individualist. She wishes to destroy the right of property; I wish to assert it. I make my war upon privilege and authority, whereby the right of property, the true right in that which is proper to the individual, is annihilated. She believes that co-operation would entirely supplant competition; I hold that competition in one form or another will always exist, and that it is highly desirable it should.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author contrasts collectivist destruction of property rights with individualist defense, arguing that competition is inevitable and beneficial.
In simple terms: Individual rights vs. collectivist control; defend competition.
Key Takeaway
Defend personal property and competition.
Themes
individualism
property rights
competition
anarchism
Mood
defiant
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal debates
- business negotiations
- activism
- policy making
Key Concepts
libertarianism
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance competition with community welfare?
- When is competition harmful?
A Different Perspective
May overlook cooperative benefits and social safety nets.