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George Fitzhugh on Freedom

1806–1881 United States

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4 quotes

Liberty and equality are not only destructive to the morals, but to the happiness of society.

Sociology For The South: Or The Failure Of A Free Society (1854)

Private property destroys liberty and equality.

Cannibals All!, or Slaves Without Masters (1857)

Liberty is an evil which government is intended to correct. This is the sole object of government.

Sociology For The South: Or The Failure Of A Free Society (1854)

No association, no efficient combination of labor can be effected till men give up their liberty of action and subject themselves to a common despotic head or ruler. This is slavery, and towards this socialism is moving.

Sociology For The South: Or The Failure Of A Free Society (1854)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: George Fitzhugh (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.