'An anarchist is anyone who doesn't need a cop to tell him what to do.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An anarchist is defined as someone who does not need police to know what to do.
- In plain terms
- An anarchist is someone who acts without needing authority.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-governance is the core of anarchism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you truly act without authority?
- What guides your actions?
Another view
Some anarchists may still rely on community norms rather than pure individualism.
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