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.””
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.
Address systemic inequality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- revolutionary movements
- policy reform
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms could prevent revolution?
- How does poverty fuel dissent?
Revolution may lead to further instability.