Computers Quote by Ksenia Sobchak
“The machine of repression can only be started, it can't be stopped - even by Putin.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Russian TV, 2022
Oppressive systems, once begun, are hard to halt, even powerful leaders cannot easily stop them.
In simple terms: Repression, once started, is hard to stop.
Key Takeaway
Resist early, prevent repression.
Themes
politics
power
repression
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
political
warning
When to use this quote
- political analyst
- activist
- historian
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
social control
political dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies detect early signs?
- What safeguards stop repression?
A Different Perspective
Even strong leaders may reverse repression.
![“[As in the case of] alcohol prohibition, illegality has driven organized crime, sent countless people to jail, and killed many thousands. Repression does not work.” quote by Sam Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/212/sam-branson-36458_alcohol_as-in-the-case-of-alcohol-prohibition-il_8703.jpg)
