Attributes Quote by Peter Kropotkin
“All this we see, and, therefore, instead of inanely repeating the old formula, Respect the law, we say, Despise law and all its Attributes! In place of the cowardly phrase, Obey the law, our cry, is Revolt against all laws!”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Mutual Aid, 1902
Instead of obeying law, we should despise it and revolt against all laws.
In simple terms: Reject law and call for rebellion.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek alternatives.
Themes
anarchy
law
rebellion
philosophy
freedom
Mood
provocative
radical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- protests
- grassroots movements
- philosophical debates
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
social contract
state power
civil disobedience
ethical autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What structures replace law in a just society?
- When is civil disobedience justified?
A Different Perspective
Total rejection of law can lead to chaos and lack of order.
