Anarchy Quote by Emma Goldman
“Poor human nature, what horrible crimes have been committed in thy name! Every fool, from king to policeman, from the flatheaded parson to the visionless dabbler in science, presumes to speak authoritatively of human nature. The greater the mental charlatan, the more definite his insistence on the wickedness and weaknesses of human nature.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Anarchist Convention, 1910
Human nature is often portrayed as inherently flawed, leading to justification of crimes and authority abuse.
In simple terms: People blame human nature for evil acts.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about human nature.
Themes
authority
crime
human nature
politics
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political activism
- education
- media analysis
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Anarchism
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does blaming nature affect responsibility?
- Can we change societal structures?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizing human nature ignores individual agency.
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