Children Quote by Ernst Rohm
“All revolutions devour their own children.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Political Theory, 1935
Revolutions often consume those who helped create them, showing inherent instability.
In simple terms: Revolutions can turn on their creators.
Key Takeaway
Beware of power’s corrupting cycle.
Themes
politics
history
power
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- activist movements
- government reforms
- social upheavals
Key Concepts
revolutionary cycles
ideological purity
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect innovators?
- Can change be sustainable without self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic movements may ignore practical governance.
