Export Quote by Nikita Khrushchev
“Revolutions are not made for export.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Soviet Politburo Meeting, 1956
States that revolutions are inherently local and cannot be imposed elsewhere without adaptation.
In simple terms: Revolutions must arise locally.
Support homegrown change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- education
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can external allies respect local agency?
- What makes a revolution sustainable?
External support can be misinterpreted.