August Spies

Can any one feel any respect for a government that accords rights only to the privileged classes, and none to the workers?

— August Spies

Anarchism does not mean bloodshed; it does not mean robbery, arson, etc. These monstrosities are, on the contrary, the characteristic features of capitalism. Anarchism, or Socialism, means the re-organization of society upon scientific principles and the abolition of causes which produce vice and crime.

— August Spies

We did not want bloodshed, for we are not bandits. We would not be socialists, if we were bandits. /.../ When the preacher of the truth meets the death penalty, well - proud and defiant, I will pay the price.

— August Spies

The day will come when our silence will be more powerful than the voices you strangle today.

— August Spies