Peter Kropotkin Quotes

A collection of quotes by Peter Kropotkin.

Peter Kropotkin (1842-1921) was a renowned Russian geographer, philosopher, and social activist. He advocated for anarchism, emphasizing mutual aid and decentralized societies. Kropotkin, known as the "Anarchist Prince," promoted the idea that humans could cooperate and organize themselves without the need for oppressive institutions or hierarchical systems. He believed in the potential of voluntary associations and spontaneous cooperation, which he observed among diverse species in nature. Kropotkin's influential works, such as "Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution," continue to inspire anarchist movements worldwide.

America is just the country that how all the written guarant

America is just the country that how all the written guarantees in the world for freedom are no protection against tyranny and oppression of the worst kind. There the politician has come to be looked upon as the very scum of society.

Peter Kropotkin

Freedom

The law is an adroit mixture of customs that are beneficial

The law is an adroit mixture of customs that are beneficial to society, and could be followed even if no law existed, and others that are of advantage to a ruling minority, but harmful to the masses of men, and can be enforced on them only by terror.

Peter Kropotkin

Society