Emma Goldman
Emma Goldman
Emma Goldmanwas an anarchist known for her political activism, writing, and speeches. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionActivist
Date of Birth27 June 1869
CountryRussian Federation
beautiful self expression
I want freedom, the right to self-expression , everybody's right to beautiful, radiant things.
philosophy mean men
The triumph of the philosophy of Atheism is to free man from the nightmare of gods; it means the dissolution of the phantoms of the beyond.
believe government anarchy
'What I believe' is a process rather than a finality. Finalities are for gods and governments, not for the human intellect.
change race vision
Every daring attempt to make a great change in existing conditions, every lofty vision of new possibilities for the human race, has been labeled Utopian.
independent people independence
People have only as much liberty as they have the intelligence to want and the courage to take.
dancing revolution
A revolution without dancing is not a revolution worth having.
real people political
In modern capitalism economic exploitation rather than political oppression is the real enemy of the people.
crush children betrayal
Men and women ... do you not realize that the State is the worst enemy you have? It is a machine that crushes you in order to sustain the ruling class, your masters. Like naïve children you put your trust in your political leaders. You make it possible for them to creep into your confidence, only to have them betray you to the first bidder. But even where there is no direct betrayal, the labour politicians make common cause with your enemies to keep you in leash, to prevent your direct action. The State is the pillar of capitalism, and it is ridiculous to expect any redress from it.
atheist jobs mistake
I do not believe in God, because I believe in man. Whatever his mistakes, man has for thousands of years been working to undo the botched job your god has made.
philosophy men order
ANARCHISM:The philosophy of a new social order based on liberty unrestricted by man-made law; the theory that all forms of government rest on violence, and are therefore wrong and harmful, as well as unnecessary.
atheism mouths needs
Women need not always keep their mouths shut and their wombs open.
military capitalism militarism
...The greatest bulwark of capitalism is militarism.
change men diversity
The ultimate end of all revolutionary social change is to establish the sanctity of human life, the dignity of man, the right of every human being to liberty and well-being.
giving heaven promise
Politicians promise you heaven before election and give you hell after