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Revolution Quotes - Page 35

The worst of revolutions is a restoration.

Speech to the House of Commons, December 10, 1785.

When the views entertained in this volume on the origin of species, or when analogous views are generally admitted, we can dimly forsee that there will be a considerable revolution in natural history.

Charles Darwin (2007). “On the Origin of Species: By Means of Natural Selection Or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life”, p.303, Cosimo, Inc.

I have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.

Benjamin Disraeli (2016). “Delphi Complete Works of Benjamin Disraeli (Illustrated)”, p.2490, Delphi Classics

So Rita and I decided that the most subversive, revolutionary thing I could do was to show up for my life and not be ashamed.

Anne Lamott (1994). “Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year”, Fawcett

De Sade is the one completely consistent and thoroughgoing revolutionary of history.

Aldous Huxley (1937). “Ends and Means: An Inquiry Into the Nature of Ideals and Into the Methods Employed for Their Realization”, p.314, Transaction Publishers

All modern revolutions have ended in a reinforcement of the power of the State.

Albert Camus (2012). “The Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt”, p.177, Vintage