"Prisons do not rehabilitate, they condition and harden; they punish not reform but indurate; they serve as academies of crime."
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About Alexander Berkman
Alexander Berkman was a leading member of the anarchist movement in the early 20th century. He was known for his activism and writings promoting anarchism and opposition to government. Berkman was involved in several high-profile events, including attempting to assassinate industrialist Henry Clay Frick in 1892. Despite his controversial actions, he was respected within anarchist circles for his dedication to the cause of individual freedom and social justice.
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