Qui dit examen, dit revolte. Toute revolte est, ou le manteau sous lequel se cache un prince, ou les langes d'une domination nouvelle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Examination leads to revolt; revolt either hides a prince or signals a new domination.
- In plain terms
- Testing authority sparks rebellion, which conceals power or creates new rule.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of how scrutiny can provoke upheaval.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kinds of examination trigger revolt?
- Can revolt be constructive?
Another view
The link between examination and revolt is not always direct.
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