La Revolution a ete faite par des voluptueux.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Revolution was made by the voluptuous.
- In plain terms
- Revolutions are driven by those who seek pleasure.
- What can you take from it?
- Passion can fuel social upheaval.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role does desire play in change?
- Can pleasure alone sustain revolution?
Another view
Many revolutions are motivated by ideology rather than pleasure.
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