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“A successful revolution establishes a new community. A missed revolution makes irrelevant the community that persists. And a compromised revolution tends to shatter the community that was, without an adequate substitute.” quote by Paul Goodman
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“A successful revolution establishes a new community. A missed revolution makes irrelevant the community that persists. And a compromised revolution tends to shatter the community that was, without an adequate substitute.”

Paul Goodman

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A successful revolution creates a new community; missed or compromised revolutions leave communities irrelevant or shattered.

In simple terms: Revolutions shape communities.

Key Takeaway

Support effective change.

Themes

politics community revolution

Mood

analytical critical

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • Activism
  • policy reform
  • community organizing
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

Social dynamics change theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a revolution successful?
  • How to protect communities post‑revolution?
A Different Perspective

Revolutions can cause instability.

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