Community Quote by Emma Goldman
““In a society where those who always work never have anything, while those who never work enjoy everything, solidarity of interests is non-existent; hence social harmony is but a myth. The only way organized authority meets this grave situation is by extending still greater privileges to those who have already monopolized the earth, and by still further enslaving the disinherited masses. Thus the entire arsenal of government—laws, police, soldiers, the courts, legislatures, prisons,—is strenuously engaged in "harmonizing" the most antagonistic elements in society.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Anarchism and Other Essays by Emma Goldman, 1910
Power concentrates wealth, leaving the masses powerless; authority claims harmony while deepening inequality.
In simple terms: Power hoards wealth, harming many.
Key Takeaway
Challenge unjust authority structures.
Themes
inequality
authority
social justice
Mood
critical
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activist rallies
- policy debates
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Economic exploitation
political power
class struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- How can true solidarity be built?
- What reforms can reduce monopoly?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic visions may ignore pragmatic constraints.
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