Aggression Quote by Anonymous
““To be an anarchist only means that you believe that aggression is not justified, and that states necessarily employ aggression. And, therefore, that states, and the aggression they necessarily employ, are unjustified.””
About This Quote
Anarchism is defined as opposing unjustified aggression, both by individuals and by state institutions.
In simple terms: Anarchism opposes unjust aggression.
Key Takeaway
Question authority’s use of force.
Themes
politics
philosophy
ethics
social theory
state power
nonviolence
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy critique
- education
- community organizing
Key Concepts
anarchism
state violence
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all state violence inherently unjust?
- How do anarchists propose maintaining order?
A Different Perspective
State aggression can be seen as necessary for order.
![“The most important thing [anarchists] can do is educate themselves, develop a propaganda machinery in the form of books and periodicals, a literature, engage in discussion groups that are open to a community, to discuss and develop their ideas and to develop networks.” quote by Murray Bookchin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d5f/murray-bookchin-2587_anarchism_the-most-important-thing-anarchists-can_190565.jpg)
![“Now they [the Powers] have started the aggression, and the extinction of our nation is imminent. If we just fold our arms and yield to them, I would have no face to see our ancestors after death. If we must perish, why not fight to the death?” quote by Empress Dowager Cixi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/947/empress-dowager-cixi-68177_after-death_now-they-the-powers-have-started-the-agg_53275.jpg)
