You say you want a revolution, well, you know, we all want to change the world... But when you talk about destruction, don't you know that you can count me out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- While supporting change, the speaker distinguishes between revolutionary ideas and violent destruction.
- In plain terms
- I want to change the world but not through violence.
- What can you take from it?
- Support progress but reject destructive methods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is nonviolence always effective?
- Where is the line?
Another view
Some situations may require forceful action to stop injustice.
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