We are sleeping on a volcano... A wind of revolution blows, the storm is on the horizon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote warns that political complacency can lead to sudden, violent upheaval.
- In plain terms
- Society seems calm but could erupt in revolution anytime.
- What can you take from it?
- Calm surfaces can hide dangerous political unrest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tensions exist beneath the surface?
- How calm is the status quo?
Another view
It may exaggerate the likelihood of imminent revolution.
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