Did Lenin read Confucius?
May 14, 2009
From Inside the Asylum: Even the ancient Chinese knew what it meant to Go John Galt.
Confucius said, “When the ruler is correct, his will is put into effect without the need for official orders. When the ruler’s person is not correct, he will not be obeyed no matter how many orders he issues.” Analects XIII.6
This reminds me of a V.I. Lenin quote:
“While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.”
Funny how ironic it is coming from Lenin. From Confucius, not so much.
H/T Instapundit
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