Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Quotes

When deeds speak, words are nothing.
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Inspirational, Nothing, Words

A common danger tends to concord. Communism is the exploitation of the strong by the weak. In Communism, inequality comes from placing mediocrity on a level with excellence.
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Strong, Mediocrity, Weak

Property is theft.
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Property, Theft

The great are only great because we are on our knees. Let us rise!
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Great, Rise, Knees

All parties without exception, when they seek for power, are varieties of absolutism.
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Power, Seek, Parties

Communism is inequality, but not as property is. Property is exploitation of the weak by the strong. Communism is exploitation of the strong by the weak.
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Strong, Weak, Communism

The possessions of the rich are stolen property.
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Rich, Property, Stolen

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Biography

Nationality: French

Type: Economist

Born: January 15, 1809

Died: January 19, 1865

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