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“It seems to us that there is only one answer to this question: we must recognize, and loudly proclaim, that everyone, whatever his grade in the old society, whether strong or weak, capable or incapable, has, before everything, the right to live, and that society is bound to share among all…” quote by Pyotr Kropotkin
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““It seems to us that there is only one answer to this question: we must recognize, and loudly proclaim, that everyone, whatever his grade in the old society, whether strong or weak, capable or incapable, has, before everything, the right to live, and that society is bound to share among all, without exception, the means of existence it has at its disposal. We must acknowledge this, and proclaim it aloud, and act upon it.””

Pyotr Kropotkin

About This Quote

Source Treat: The Conquest of Bread, 1892

Every person deserves basic life necessities, and society must distribute resources equally regardless of status.

In simple terms: Equal right to life and resources.

Key Takeaway

Support universal access to basic needs.

Themes

social justice equality human rights

Mood

urgent hopeful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public policy
  • community support
  • housing
  • food security

Key Concepts

anarchism collectivism resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would a truly equal society look like?
  • How can individuals contribute to resource sharing?
A Different Perspective

Implementing equality faces political and economic resistance.

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