Deviation Quote by Mohammad Khatami
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“Those who regarded the revolution, during Imam Khomeini's time, as a deviation, are now [wielding] the tools of terror and oppression”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Iran, early 2000s
Former revolution supporters now use terror and oppression, showing how ideals can become corrupted.
In simple terms: Revolutionary ideals can turn into oppression.
Key Takeaway
Beware of power's corrupting influence.
Themes
politics
corruption
revolution
terrorism
Mood
cautious
critical
reflective
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- human rights advocacy
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
ideology
power dynamics
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How do movements guard against becoming what they oppose?
- What mechanisms prevent ideological drift?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misused regardless of original intent.
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