But I recognize no infallible authority, even in special questions; consequently, whatever respect I may have for the honesty and the sincerity of such or such an individual, I have no absolute faith in any person.

Whoever says State necessarily says domination, and, consequently, slavery; a State without slavery, open or concealed, is inconceivable: that is why we are enemies of the State.

I am conscious of my inability to grasp, in all its details and positive developments, any very large portion of human knowledge.

I am sure that, on the one hand, the Rothschilds appreciate the merits of Marx, and that on the other hand, Marx feels an instinctive inclination and a great respect for the Rothschilds.

Freedom, morality, and the human dignity of the individual consists precisely in this; that he does good not because he is forced to do so, but because he freely conceives it, wants it, and loves it.

We are convinced that liberty without socialism is privilege, injustice; and that socialism without liberty is slavery and brutality.

Political Freedom without economic equality is a pretense, a fraud, a lie; and the workers want no lying.