Anarchy Quote by Joseph Sobran
“There can be no such thing as "limited government," because there is no way to control an entity that in principle enjoys a monopoly of power...”
About This Quote
Source Essay, unknown source
The author argues that “limited government” is impossible because power monopolies cannot be controlled.
In simple terms: Limited government cannot truly exist.
Key Takeaway
Question the feasibility of limiting power.
Themes
politics
power
government
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
essay
political
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- activism
- institutional critique
Key Concepts
anarchism
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What checks can truly limit power?
- Is some central authority necessary?
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