Administrative Quote by Emma Goldman
“The State is a term for the legislative and administrative machinery whereby certain business of the people is transacted, and badly so.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Anarchist Politics, 1910
She criticizes the state's bureaucracy for mishandling public affairs and creating inefficiency.
In simple terms: State bureaucracy often fails the people.
Question the efficiency of governmental structures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community organizing
- government oversight
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can all state functions be replaced?
Complex systems may be necessary for order.