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Revolution Quote by Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges

“Beyond these there is a miserable crowd, indigent, without political rights, of no weight in the city, envious, full of hatred, and condemned by their condition to desire a revolution.” quote by Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges
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““Beyond these there is a miserable crowd, indigent, without political rights, of no weight in the city, envious, full of hatred, and condemned by their condition to desire a revolution.””

Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges

About This Quote

Source Historical Treatise: The Ancient City, 1864

A disenfranchised, resentful crowd, driven by hardship, seeks revolution.

In simple terms: Oppressed masses crave change.

Key Takeaway

Address systemic inequality.

Themes

politics revolution social injustice

Mood

serious urgent

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • revolutionary movements
  • policy reform
  • activism

Key Concepts

Class struggle political rights economic disparity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What reforms could prevent revolution?
  • How does poverty fuel dissent?
A Different Perspective

Revolution may lead to further instability.

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