Chris

“Every state protects the privileges of the powerful.”
― Colin Ward, Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction

“There were a lot of gods. Gods always come in handy, they justify almost anything.”
― Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin

“Today we have come to confuse a well-organized government with one that is controlled by the police, rather than from the public's perspective as being the most desirable.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“How did you get back?' asked Vautrin.
'I walked,' replied Eugene.
'I wouldn't like half-pleasures, myself,' observed the tempter. 'I'd want to go there in my own carriage, have my own box, and come back in comfort. All or nothing, that's my motto.'
'And a very good one,' said Madame Vauquer.”
― Honoré de Balzac, Père Goriot