Is anarchism possible? The failure of attempts to attain freedom does not mean the cause is lost.

If we hope and even assume that the social question will be answered through communism, and not in this or that country but in the world, any thought of centralization must be a monstrosity.

Anarchists prepare for social revolution and use every means - speech, writing, or deed, whichever is more to the point; to accelerate revolutionary development.

It is the lash of hunger which compels the poor man to submit. In order to live he must sell - 'voluntarily' sell - himself every day and hour to the 'beast of property.'

The existing system will be quickest and most radically overthrown by the annihilation of its exponents. Therefore, massacres of the enemies of the people must be set in motion.

Fortunately, no country was ever more suited for anarchist agitation than present-day America.

Is anarchism desirable? Well, who does not seek freedom? What man, unless willing to declare himself in bondage, would care to call any control agreeable? Think about it!

Among all mental diseases that have been systematically inoculated into the human cranium, the religious pest is the most abominable.

We need do no more than repeat: only under communism does the individual become himself and lead his own life.

Whoever looks at America will see: the ship is powered by stupidity, corruption, or prejudice.

As set forth by theologians, the idea of 'God' is an argument that assumes its own conclusions, and proves nothing.

Go, prick thy face and over-red thy fear, Thou lily-livered boy.

I have a feeling you're right, Sherwin.' 'Simon. My name is Simon.

I could not help it: the restlessness was in my nature; it agitated me to pain sometimes.

What great comedians, great comic writers, great comic actors do is that they just read the headlines with the right eyebrow position and it's funny.

Joni Mitchell seems destined to remain in a state of permanent dissatisfaction - always knowing what she would like to do, always more depressed when it's done.

Riding turns 'I wish into 'I can'.

Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both...Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both.

By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact, it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts of others as it is to invent.

Model the behavior you wish more people would display. Lead first.

Through faithful practice, layer after layer of the mind opens before us, and each reveals new facts to us.