William Graham Sumner Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"If I want to be free from any other man’s dictation,
I must understand that I can have no other man under my control."

by:	William Graham Sumner (1840-1910) American classical liberal�(now a branch of "libertarianism" in political philosophy), social scientist, professor of sociology, polymath
Source:	The Forgotten Man and Other Essays, 1918
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Excellent quote. Try telling that to all the Political Correctness Nazi's out there. The Cigarrette Taliban would be a good example of the controlling crowd. -- J Carlton, Calgary 4
Sounds like another do unto others type idea. -- warren, olathe 4
YEP! One problem with the democratic socialists that have abducted We the People's Republic is that they believe in the pecking order; 'it is OK and right to be pecked on; so, their pecking on others is justified'. -- Mike, Norwalk 4
Classic. -- E Archer, NYC 3
-- Mary - MI
To fuel Independence, I would rather promote Contract labor than employees of servitude, under bondage to the Employer by way of State oppression through force. Therefore being free and independent, seek not to rule over another man or person. -- Ronw13, OR 2
praise the Lord,... and pass the Tax rebates! -- Friar Tuck, Nottingham, England
Feels like a fair mature assessment. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown