In an absolutism, the autocrat is visible and tangible. The real despotism of republican institutions is far deeper, more insidious, because it rests on the popular delusion of self-government and independence. That is the subtle source of democratic tyranny, and, as such, it cannot be reached with a bullet.

— Alexander Berkman

Inhumanity is the keynote of stupidity in power.

— Alexander Berkman

Violence is the method of ignorance, the weapon of the weak. The strong of heart and brain need no violence, for they are irresistible in their consciousness of being right.

— Alexander Berkman

War paralyzes your courage and deadens the spirit of true manhood.

— Alexander Berkman