"Life is a battle between faith and reason in which each feeds upon the other, drawing sustenance from it and destroying it."

Albert Jay Nock (1870 - 1945)
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About Albert Jay Nock

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.

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