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Monday, 16 September 2019

Anarchist Banker - Fernando Pessoa

   Curious little story/novella.  A long dialogue between two characters where the successful, wealthy banker builds an argument as to why he is a true anarchist, as opposed to the anarchist political movements of the time.  Anarchy means being free, and the only person you can really free is yourself.  All movements are essentially a form of tyranny, as all movements have leaders. To free yourself from money, you cannot destroy it, so you must surpass it by becoming so rich it doesn't limit your freedom.  Clever.

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