Revolutions are the locomotives of history.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This views political upheaval as the primary engine of historical change. Revolutions drive society forward.
- In plain terms
- Political revolutions move history along quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Major social change often requires radical disruption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can reform achieve what revolution does?
- What is the cost of rapid change?
Another view
The quote assumes revolutions always lead to progress.
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