We know that men cannot be compelled to be good. They can only be prevented from being bad—a negative condition. We know from bitter experience that … - Robert LeFevre

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We know that men cannot be compelled to be good. They can only be prevented from being bad—a negative condition. We know from bitter experience that men cannot be forced into doing the wise thing, for such a forcement is foolishness.

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About Robert LeFevre

Robert LeFevre (October 13, 1911 – May 13, 1986) was an American libertarian, businessman, radio personality and primary theorist of autarchism.

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