Change Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“A revolution is a violent change of mismanagement.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Devil's Dictionary, 1906
A revolution arises when poor leadership is violently overthrown.
In simple terms: Violent change follows bad leadership.
Address mismanagement before it erupts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government reform
- corporate turnover
- social movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate mismanagement before it escalates?
- Can peaceful reform succeed?
Violence may cause collateral damage and unintended consequences.