Authoritarianism Quote by Timothy Snyder

“Most the power of authoritarianism is freely given.”

— Timothy Snyder

“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

“How could one want an equalitarian and free society to issue from an authoritarian organisation? It is impossible.”

— James Guillaume

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

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

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

— Gene Sharp

“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

“To make no decision in regard to the growth of authoritarian government is already a decision for it.”

— Francis August Schaeffer

“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

What we need is a government with authority but without authoritarianism.

— Jair Bolsonaro

“Believers in liberal freedom should worry not whether their regime can prevail in competition with authoritarian ones, but whether they can prevail against their…

— Michael Ignatieff

“However sugarcoated and ambiguous, every form of authoritarianism must start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that right is…

— Gloria Steinem

“Love permits and even respects dissent: Authoritarianism does not. Everybody should learn the difference.”

— Jeri Massi