Freedom Quote by Michael Ignatieff

“Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want,…

— Timothy Snyder

“Liberation from dictatorships ultimately depends on the people's ability to liberate themselves.”

— Gene Sharp

Once people sense their own power, no authoritarian government can stand against the people who are determined to be free.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

“[...] dictatorship, the most extreme form of tyranny, can never lead to social liberation.”

— Noam Chomsky

“authoritarian regimes currently experiencing some growth are likely to reach the limits of extractive growth before they transform their political institutions in a more…

— Daron Acemoğlu

“A regime which is nominally liberal can be oppressive in reality. A regime which acknowledges its violence might have in it more genuine humanity.”

— Maurice Merleau-Ponty

“Those who claim to believe in liberal principals but advocate more and more confiscation of the wealth created by productive people, more and more…

— David Boaz

“While part of the appeal of authoritarian growth comes as a reaction to the Washington consensus, perhaps its greater charm—certainly to the rulers presiding…

— Daron Acemoğlu

“What we mean by liberal in the liberal regime is “free” and also independent. We mean people doing as they please to a large…

— Anonymous

“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a…

— Timothy Snyder

“Because elites dominating extractive institutions fear creative destruction, they will resist it, and any growth that germinates under extractive institutions will be ultimately short…

— Daron Acemoğlu

If our economy of freedom fails to distribute wealth as ably as it has created it, the road to dictatorship will be open to…

— Will Durant