I have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Revolutionary change is inevitable and cannot be successfully avoided.
- In plain terms
- Revolutions happen and cannot be stopped.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect change rather than avoiding it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you prevent a revolution or only manage it?
- What signs indicate inevitable change?
Another view
Reform and negotiation can sometimes prevent violent revolutions entirely.
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