“The only way to secure permanent peace is to abolish the state and establish a society based on voluntary cooperation.”
What this quote means
Kropotkin proposes a radical vision of peace: it can only be lasting if the state is abolished and replaced by voluntary cooperation among individuals. He challenges the idea that the state guarantees order and peace, suggesting instead that it is a source of conflict. This quote invites us to imagine a society based on mutual aid and freedom, and to question our current political models.
How to apply it daily
Explore examples of voluntary cooperation in your community (associations, mutual aid groups). Get involved in one to experience this alternative.
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