Anarch Quote by Ernst Jünger
““I begin with the respect that the anarch shows towards the rules. Respectare as an intensive of respicere means: ‘to look back, to think over, to take into account.’ These are traffic rules. The anarchist resembles a pedestrian who refuses to acknowledge them and is promptly run down. Even a passport check is disastrous for him. ‘I never saw a cheerful end,’ as far back as I can look into history. In contrast, I would assume that men who were blessed with happiness – Sulla, for example – were anarchs in disguise.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Forest Passage” (Der Waldgang), 1951
He argues that respect for rules is essential; anarchists ignore them and suffer consequences, while those who seem rebellious may actually conform.
In simple terms: Rules matter; ignoring them leads to harm.
Key Takeaway
Respect and understand rules before rebelling.
Themes
philosophy
politics
law
anarchism
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legal studies
- political theory
- education
- public policy
Key Concepts
rule of law
civil responsibility
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- When is civil disobedience justified?
- How to differentiate true rebellion from hidden conformity?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience can stifle innovation.
