"Every anarchist is a baffled dictator"

This quote by Benito Mussolini recommends that all anarchists, in spite of their desire for flexibility and lack of government control, are ultimately not able to achieve their objectives. The quote suggests that anarchists are unable to produce a successful system of governance without the structure of a government, and thus are "baffled" in their efforts to create a society without a leader. This quote is a criticism of anarchism, as Mussolini was a strong advocate of authoritarianism and believed that a strong leader was required for a successful society. He thought that without a leader, anarchy would cause mayhem and disorder. This quote is a reminder that, despite their best efforts, anarchists are not able to create a successful system of governance without the structure of a government.