Anarchism Quote by Voltairine de Cleyre
“Capitalistic Anarchism ? Oh, yes, if you choose to call it so. Names are indifferent to me; I am not afraid of bugaboos. Let it be so, then, capitalistic Anarchism.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Anarchist Manifesto, 1895
Capitalistic anarchism is a label that holds no intrinsic meaning; names are irrelevant to the core ideas.
In simple terms: Names don’t define ideas.
Focus on principles, not labels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political theory
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you communicate ideas beyond labels?
- What role do names play in shaping movements?
Labels can still influence perception; ideological clarity may be lost.