edward abbey quotes

A true libertarian supports free enterprise, opposes big business;
supports local self-government, opposes the nation-state; supports the
National Rifle Association, opposes the Pentagon. -- Edward Abbey

Government: If you refuse to pay unjust taxes, your property will be
confiscated. If you attempt to defend your property, you will be arrested.
If you resist arrest, you will be clubbed. If you defend yourself against
clubbing, you will be shot dead. These procedures are known as the Rule of
Law. -- Edward Abbey

Government should be weak, amateurish and ridiculous. At present, it
fulfills only a third of the role. -- Edward Abbey

All forms of government are pernicious, including good government.
-- Edward Abbey

“Say what you like about my bloody murderous government,” I says,
"but don't insult me poor bleedin' country." -- Edward Abbey

Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what
the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An
armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the
final defense against tyranny.
If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only
the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of
our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to
be among the outlaws.
-- Edward Abbey, "Abbey's Road", 1979

As war and government prove, insanity is the most contagious of
diseases. -- Edward Abbey

Fantastic doctrines (like Christianity or Islam or Marxism) require unanimity
of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions. Thus the fear
and the hate; thus the torture chamber, the iron stake, the gallows, the labor
camp, the psychiatric ward. -- Edward Abbey

Freedom begins between the ears. -- Edward Abbey