Assorted Quote by Peter Kropotkin
“Cleverly assorted scraps of spurious science are inculcated upon the children to prove necessity of law; obedience to the law is made a religion; moral goodness and the law of the masters are fused into one and the same divinity. The historical hero of the schoolroom is the man who obeys the law, and defends it against rebels.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Conquest of Bread by Peter Kropotkin, 1892
Society teaches children to view law as sacred, merging obedience with moral virtue, creating a hero who defends the status quo.
In simple terms: Law is presented as holy, making obedience a virtue.
Key Takeaway
Question authority, seek justice beyond law.
Themes
authority
obedience
education
morality
power
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- political indoctrination
- civil disobedience
- activism
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Anarchism
social critique
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does equating law with religion affect dissent?
- When should one obey the law?
A Different Perspective
Law alone cannot guarantee justice; moral conscience may conflict with legal mandates.
