“Is not liberty the destruction of all despotism - including, of course...” — Frederic Bastiat Quote

Is not liberty the destruction of all despotism - including, of course, legal despotism?

Life, faculties, production-in other words, individuality, liberty, property-this is man. And in spite of the cunning of artful political leaders, these three gifts from God precede all human legislation, and are superior to it.

...for liberty is an acknowledgment of faith in God and His works.

Often the masses are plundered and do not know it.

The state is the great fictitious entity by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else.

Despotism is a long crime.

Whatever government is not a government of laws, is a despotism, let it be called what it may.

Religions are the cradles of despotism.

Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism.

Despotism is the only form of government which may with safety to itself, neglect the education of its infant poor.