Abyss Quote by Emma Goldman
“Anarchism asserts the possibility of an organization without discipline, fear, or punishment, and without the pressure of poverty: a new social organism which will make an end to the terrible struggle for the means of existence, --the savage struggle which undermines the finest qualities in man, and ever widens the social abyss. In short, Anarchism strives towards a social organization which will establish well-being for all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Anarchism and Other Essays, Emma Goldman, 1910
Anarchism envisions a society free from coercion, poverty, and hierarchical control, fostering mutual aid and universal well‑being.
In simple terms: A society without oppression or poverty.
Key Takeaway
Seek cooperative, non‑hierarchical solutions.
Themes
anarchism
equality
cooperation
freedom
social justice
Mood
idealistic
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- worker cooperatives
- mutual aid networks
- alternative economies
Key Concepts
mutual aid
anti‑authoritarianism
economic equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we build trust without formal authority?
- What incentives replace punishment?
A Different Perspective
Implementing such a system faces resistance from entrenched power structures and human tendencies toward hierarchy.
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