Believe Quote by L. Neil Smith
“A libertarian is a person who believes that no one has the right, under any circumstances, to initiate force against another human being for any reason whatever; nor will a libertarian advocate the initiation of force, or delegate it to anyone else. Those who act consistently with this principle are libertarians, whether they realize it or not. Those who fail to act consistently with it are not libertarians, regardless of what they may claim.”
About This Quote
Libertarians oppose initiating force against others, believing no one has that right under any circumstance.
In simple terms: Libertarians reject any initiation of force.
Key Takeaway
Uphold non‑aggression principle.
Themes
politics
ethics
freedom
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activism
- education seminars
Key Concepts
libertarianism
non‑aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- When is force justified, if ever?
- How do libertarians handle defense?
A Different Perspective
Complex real‑world scenarios may challenge pure non‑aggression.
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