I am a Tory Anarchist. I should like every one to go about doing just as he pleased - short of altering any of the things to which I have grown accustomed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He supports individual freedom except when it disrupts his own habits.
- In plain terms
- He wants freedom for everyone unless it bothers him.
- What can you take from it?
- Liberty often stops where comfort begins.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you draw the line on freedom?
- Is consistency possible in politics?
Another view
It admits a contradiction in his ideals.
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