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Anarchist Quote by Johann Most

“He who negates present society, and seeks social conditions based on the sharing of property, is a revolutionary whether he calls himself an anarchist or a communist.” quote by Johann Most
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“He who negates present society, and seeks social conditions based on the sharing of property, is a revolutionary whether he calls himself an anarchist or a communist.”

Johann Most

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Source Essay: The Anarchist Revolution, Johann Most, 1885

Anyone opposing current society and advocating shared property is a revolutionary, regardless of label.

In simple terms: Shared ownership defines revolution.

Key Takeaway

Support equitable systems.

Themes

politics revolution property sharing

Mood

critical provocative

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy reform
  • community organizing
  • education

Key Concepts

anarchism communism social theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do labels affect movement unity?
  • What alternatives to property exist?
A Different Perspective

Labels can cause division.

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