Avert Quote by Mao Zedong
“As far as world war goes, there are really only two possibilities: either war provokes revolution, or revolution averts war.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: On War and Revolution, 1935
War can trigger revolution, or revolution can prevent war.
In simple terms: War and revolution are linked.
Consider how conflict shapes societal change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- social movements
- policy making
- peace negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can revolution be peaceful?
- What conditions lead to war?
Revolution may not always stop war; other factors matter.