Against individualism, the Fascist conception is for the State… Liberalism denied the State in the interests of the particular individual; Fascism reaffirms the State as the true reality of the individual.
BENITO MUSSOLINIAgainst individualism, the Fascist conception is for the State… Liberalism denied the State in the interests of the particular individual; Fascism reaffirms the State as the true reality of the individual.
BENITO MUSSOLINIIf two irreconcilable elements are struggling with each other, the solution lies in force. There has never been any other solution in history, and there never will be.
BENITO MUSSOLINIThe struggle between the two worlds [Fascism and Democracy] can permit no compromises. It’s either Us or Them!
BENITO MUSSOLINIDemocracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy.
BENITO MUSSOLINI[The Fuhrer] is one of those lonely men of the ages on whom history is not tested, but who themselves are the makers of history.
BENITO MUSSOLINIWhat is freedom? There is no such thing as absolute freedom!
BENITO MUSSOLINIAs regards the Liberal doctrines, the attitude of Fascism is one of absolute opposition both in the political and in the economical field.
BENITO MUSSOLINILife which should be high and full, lived for oneself, but not above all for others those who are at hand and those who are far distant, contemporaries, and those who will come after.
BENITO MUSSOLINIFascism entirely agrees with Mr. Maynard Keynes, despite the latter’s prominent position as a Liberal. In fact, Mr. Keynes’ excellent little book,
BENITO MUSSOLINIThe Fascist accepts life and loves it, knowing nothing of and despising suicide; he rather conceives of life as duty and struggle and conquest.
BENITO MUSSOLINIIt is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins.
BENITO MUSSOLINIThe struggle between the two worlds [Fascism and Democracy] can permit no compromises.
BENITO MUSSOLINIJournalism is not a profession, but a mission.
BENITO MUSSOLINIPeace is absurd: Fascism does not believe in it.
BENITO MUSSOLINIReligion is man-made to assist in controlling the weak minded individuals because during times of atrocity and despair they feel strength in numbers.
BENITO MUSSOLINIState intervention in economic production arises only when private initiative is lacking or insufficient, or when the political interests of the State are involved. This intervention may take the form of control, assistance or direct management.
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