Bigs Quote by Albert J. Nock
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“The worst of this ever growing cancer of Statism [ie big 'paternal' government - socialism, communism and fascism] is its moral effect. The country is rich enough to stand its frightful economic wastage for a long time yet, and still prosper, but it is already so poverty-stricken in its moral resources that the present drain will quickly run them out.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Theory of the Leisure Class, 1920
Statist governments erode moral resources faster than they drain material wealth, leading to societal decay.
In simple terms: Statist rule harms morality more than economy.
Key Takeaway
Guard moral health against overreaching state.
Themes
politics
morality
economics
government
societal health
Mood
concerned
critical
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- community building
- education curricula
- civil society initiatives
- activism
Key Concepts
statism
resource depletion
ethical decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals sustain moral resources under heavy state influence?
- What role do community values play in countering statism?
A Different Perspective
Moral decline can be mitigated by strong civil institutions and personal responsibility.
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