Crime Quote by Mikhail Bakunin
“Powerful states can maintain themselves only by crime, little states are virtuous only by weakness.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: God and the State, Mikhail Bakunin, 1882
Powerful societies rely on oppression; small societies survive through humility.
In simple terms: Power needs oppression; small needs humility.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how power shapes morality.
Themes
politics
power
ethics
anarchism
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy analysis
- community organizing
Key Concepts
state theory
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can power ever be truly just?
- How do small communities maintain virtue?
A Different Perspective
Small groups may lack resources to resist oppression.
