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 — we have tried law, compulsion and authoritarianism of various kinds, and the result is nothing to be proud of.


"On Doing the Right Thing", in The American Mercury (1925)

Albert Jay Nock Quotes

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 —...

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 —...

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 —...

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 —...