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“Not the victims of any specific ideology of the left or of the right, but of the ideological posture as such. This has to do with the everlasting human dilemma in general: to work for a revolution and fail...” quote by Gerhard Richter
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“Not the victims of any specific ideology of the left or of the right, but of the ideological posture as such. This has to do with the everlasting human dilemma in general: to work for a revolution and fail...”

Gerhard Richter

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art and Politics, 2015

Ideologies, regardless of side, trap humanity in endless cycles of revolutionary hope and failure.

In simple terms: Both left and right can imprison us in futile revolutions.

Key Takeaway

Question the structures behind movements.

Themes

politics ideology human nature revolution

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy making
  • personal belief systems

Key Concepts

dogma disillusionment historical cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to support change?
  • How to avoid repeating past failures?
A Different Perspective

Revolutions can cause harm without clear goals.

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