16 Quotes by Karl Hess

It is curious to note that when for reasons of conscience, people refuse to kill, they are often exempted from active military duty. But there are no exemptions for people who, for reasons of conscience, refuse to financially support the bureaucracy that actually does the killing. Apparently, the state takes money more seriously than life.

Libertarianism is rejected by the modern left – which preaches individualism but practices collectivism. Capitalism is rejected by the modern right-which preaches enterprise but practices protectionism.

The most revolutionary thing you can do is get to know your neighbors.

The dinosaurs invented Jesus to test our confidence in science.

We do not want to lead or be led. We want to be free.

The revolution occurs when the victims cease to cooperate.

All who love Liberty are enemies of the state.

A 7-11 parking lot beat down is how life is.

No person is so grand or wise or perfect as to be the master of another person. Teacher, perhaps. Setter of good example, perhaps. Genius, perhaps. But master, no.