Antonio Escohotado Quotes

“Conformism is the modern form of pessimism.”

“Freedom, which in its initial stages calls for insubordination, matures as a feeling of enjoyment before itself.”

“Generally, capitalism needs democracy more than democracy needs capitalism.”

“In contrast to our predecessors, we now know that what is discarded as chaotic can be a source of a deeper and more fertile order than any organization based on voices of command and dogma.”

“Science is a myth, only it is the most beautiful myth, the only one generalizable to the entire species and perhaps the most worthy of being respected.”

“The path leading to truth is of infinitely greater interest than one truth or another.”

“The truth defends itself, the lie needs help from the government.”

“Are there any enemies of the people apart from the people itself?”

“There is no health without boldness, without courage, just as there can be no devotion or even affection towards others.”

“We are all wood, and the fire is eternal.”

“Whoever seeks the known does not seek knowledge.”

“Hatred of the scientific attitude characterizes the ignorant and resentful.”

“Western optimism starts from trusting evolution, even if this process is pure risk.”