Albert Jay Nock
1870 - 1945
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Biography
Albert Jay Nock was an American libertarian author, editor, and educational theorist. He was known for his critique of the state, advocacy of natural rights, and deep pessimism about human progress. Nock's works focused on individualism, limited government, and resistance to the growing power of the state. He was a prominent essayist and influential figure in the libertarian movement of the early 20th century.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The practical reason for freedom is that freedom seems to be the only condition under which any kind of substantial moral fiber can be developed.
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There is something very decadent about a democracy that needs a leader.
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The practical reason for doing anything is that it seems to be the easiest way to do it.
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One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation.
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Life is a battle between faith and reason in which each feeds upon the other, drawing sustenance from it and destroying it.