Friedrich Nietzsche Quote

“Everything the State says is a lie, and everything it has it has stolen.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

~ Friedrich Nietzsche
(1844-1900) German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, philologist
Thus Spoke Zarathustra

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J Carlton, Calgary 11/9/10

Yep...this government, these laws and the theft of our wealth by this government of humans who think they have the right to tell us what our rights are is compiled of liars and theives.

jim k, Austin,Tx 11/9/10

Not everything the State says is a lie, it's only about 99.5%. With the Pelosi gang however, it's easily 100%.

Anonymous, Reston, VA, US 11/9/10

Independent fact checking repeatedly shows that the lies come more consistently from organizations such as New Corp and the filthy rich backers of the GOP such as the Koch brothers. And big lie filled government has repeatedly been the product of election of the GOP (Reagan & Bush II are both great examples).

Elaine, Atlanta 11/9/10

Obama, Pelosi, Reid Agenda is the perfect definition for this description of the lies and everything they have stolen and the things they consider stealing in the future to turn us into a Global One World Order. Why do you think Pelosi wants to stay on in Congress even if it is just as Minority Leader of the left. Because she is the snake in the grass and knows every place to hide and attack. She will also be the perfect spy for Obama.

Mike, Norwalk 11/9/10

The old adage of telling a thousand truths to believe one lie makes all that was said a lie. There are taxes that do not fall within a definition of larceny under natural law but, when the government is in toto aloof from We The People, such as is the statist theocracy that infests this land all acquisition of wealth is theft.

Mike, Norwalk Mike, Norwalk 3/20/24

What originally was intended was a representation of individual sovereignty, inalienable rights and liberty at nature's law ("the laws of nature and of nature's God (Declaration of Independence)) No word in English, Latin, Greek or otherwise described such scenario so, the familiar term "government" was used. The current statist theocracy infesting this land is NOT a representative republic but rather, a government of men usurping law by way of philosophies of men — such as "legal positivism". Nietzsche's "Everything the State says is a lie, and everything it has it has stolen.” is extremely accurate when understood in an atmosphere of truth and a knowledge of law vs. philosophy / religion.

E Archer, NYC 11/9/10

The GOP and the Dems are in the same fraternity -- they are the same!! Reston deludes himself while clinging to the Democrats as if they were squeaky clean -- talk about big bankers, what about the Rockefellers, my friend?!! Last I checked, there were more rich Democrats in power than rich Republicans, so get it right. Corporatism is fascism which is a form of socialism. The Big Brother Nanny State is not our kindly nurse maid -- it is our master and we are its slaves.

RBESRQ 11/10/10

Wow, Archer, you are beginning to sound like me, or is it the other way round. As you know, capitalism cannot exist without socialism. Reston your heart is in the right place keep it there many have lost it.

Mike, Norwalk RBESRQ 3/20/24

Robert, capitalism CANNOT exist where socialism and a monetary debt system exist.

J Carlton, Calgary 11/10/10

RBESRQ, You have got to be kidding! Capitalism can not exist without Socialism? Socialism is the cancer that holds back the Real benefits of Real Capitalism. When we are all interdependent in society, as we all are in pure capitalism, we find that altruism and philanthropy are natural occurrences...and can NOT be mandated by government without the taint and corruption that comes with government.

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Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 3/20/24

Well my Nietzsche followers acquaintances, only a lunatic claims perfect behavior, but my honest quotian and earned earnestness are in the excellent range, and I strive for the civilized state.

E Archer, NYC 3/25/24

Please define a 'civilized state,' Fred. Is the state supreme and the citizens its subjects? If so, that is merely statism, and 'civilized' is merely a deceitful word for authoritarian.

Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown E Archer, NYC 3/25/24

Mr Archer: The civilized state is a state based on rational order. Refined behavior is at the highest priority. Civilization is always examining it's behavior to place it at a higher level of productivity. In a civilized state life is progressing ever more intelligently to produce the implementation to overcome the great opposition, death. Reason, kindness, concern, fairness, gentleness, empathy, sympathy, optimism, equal regard are all traits of the civilized conforming to civilization, the civilized state.

Mike, Norwalk Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 3/25/24

If I may interject into this dialogue. Sillik, a civilized state may only be discussed accurately if that "state" is a subject matter focus on an individual. The "state", as a multiplicity, is an intangible philosophy. Refined behavior as a highest priority can only commence and end with the individual in an analogy at nature's law. Civilization can NOT examine it's behavior. (PERIOD) Civilization is an inanimate philosophy without a brain to examine or otherwise think. Civilization is an intangible apparition with no ability to produce (intelligently, at any level {higher, lower, etc.} or to overcome any opposition). Kindness, concern, fairness, gentleness, empathy, sympathy, optimism, equal regard are all traits of religion. Such theocratic reasoning form a measured perception, from an abstract exercise — may or may not be examples of nature's law expressions. Sillik, your circular word salad once again is nonsensical in its lack of definition and truth.

E Archer, NYC Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 3/27/24

Fred, what will be the means to the goal of "rational order" and "refined behavior"? Hasn't every dictator ever known espoused the same ideals? Hitler's vision hardly differs from your own.

And for someone who has called Christianity a foolish superstition, you sure seem to agree on the essential traits of 'civilized' man. Your version of socialism seems to merely resemble a godless form of Christianity that instead worships state power.

Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 3/28/24

Mr Archer, my dream has nothing to do with the need of all of the armorments that Mr Hitler seemed to require. My path requires no military action. My path is one of tolerance, understanding, and justice. The two visions couldn't be more diametrically opposed. Socialism is the challenge of social abilities to create the human vision.

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