Faith Quote by Anonymous
““It was their article of belief and they wanted to establish this principle, ‘All property should be held in common’ (Omnia sunt communia) and should be distributed each according to their needs as the occasion required. Any prince, count, or lord who did not want to do this, after first being warned about it, should be beheaded or hanged.””
About This Quote
Source Treat: Unknown pamphlet, 18th century
A communalist principle demanding shared property and distribution by need, with severe punishment for dissent.
In simple terms: All property common, needs met, dissent punished.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of enforced equality.
Themes
equality
communism
authoritarianism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical revolutions
- utopian experiments
- policy debates
Key Concepts
political theory
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- Is forced equality just?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Violent enforcement contradicts humane ideals.
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