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We started off trying to set up a small anarchist community, but people wouldnt obey the rules
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"We started off trying to set up a small anarchist community, but people wouldn't obey the rules"

- Alan Bennett

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This quote by Alan Bennett talks to the difficulty of creating a successful anarchist community. Anarchism is a political approach that advocates for the abolition of all forms of federal government and the facility of a society based on voluntary cooperation and shared help. Nevertheless, this quote suggests that the attempt to develop an anarchist neighborhood was unsuccessful due to individuals not following the guidelines. This might be due to a lack of understanding of the concepts of anarchism, or an absence of dedication to the cause. It might likewise be because of the truth that individuals are naturally inclined to follow rules and authority, which is antithetical to the anarchist approach. Whatever the factor, this quote acts as a pointer that creating a successful anarchist neighborhood is an uphill struggle, and requires a great deal of devotion and understanding of the principles of anarchism.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Bennett somewhere between May 9, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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