Johann Most Quotes

A collection of quotes by Johann Most.

Johann Most (1846-1906) was a prominent figure in the late 19th-century anarchist movement. Born in Germany, he became known for his radical political writings and fiery speeches advocating for the overthrow of oppressive governments and the liberation of the working class. Most was an influential anarchist propagandist, publishing and editing numerous newspapers and pamphlets, including the famous "Freiheit" (Freedom). His extremist ideas and promotion of violent tactics led to his imprisonment on multiple occasions. Although controversial, his radical ideas left a lasting impact on the development of anarchism as a political ideology.

Is anarchism possible? The failure of attempts to attain fre

Is anarchism possible? The failure of attempts to attain freedom does not mean the cause is lost.

Johann Most

Failure

Anarchists are socialists because they want the improvement

Anarchists are socialists because they want the improvement of society, and they are communists because they are convinced that such a transformation of society can only result from the establishment of a commonwealth of property.

Johann Most

Society

He who negates present society, and seeks social conditions

He who negates present society, and seeks social conditions based on the sharing of property, is a revolutionary whether he calls himself an anarchist or a communist.

Johann Most

Society