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“No nation has the right to bring about a revolution, even though such a change may be most urgently needed, if the price is the blood of one single innocent individual.” quote by Madame de Stael
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“No nation has the right to bring about a revolution, even though such a change may be most urgently needed, if the price is the blood of one single innocent individual.”

Madame de Stael

About This Quote

Source Essay: "De la Révolution", 1810

Revolution should not sacrifice innocent lives, even if urgently needed.

In simple terms: Avoid bloodshed in change.

Key Takeaway

Seek peaceful reform.

Themes

ethics revolution human rights

Mood

reflective ethical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • social movements
  • policy change
  • activism

Key Concepts

political theory philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can change occur without violence?
  • What alternatives exist to armed revolution?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic.

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