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Man becomes conscious of himself and his humanity only in society and only by the collective action of the whole society.
Man, Society, and Freedom (1871)
The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.
Man, Society, and Freedom (1871)
The liberty of every individual is only the reflection of his own humanity, or his human right through the conscience of all free men, his brothers and his equals.
I can feel free only in the presence of and in relationship with other men.
Man, Society, and Freedom (1871)
We must make a very precise distinction between the official and consequently dictatorial prerogatives of society organized as a state, and of the natural influence and action of the members of a non-official, non-artificial society.
Man, Society, and Freedom (1871)