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“When the Khmer Rouge reached Phnom Penh, the first thing they did was to evacuate the population. Then they took over. The point of a revolution is to bring justice to the people, so even if you don't have proof of sabotage, you manufacture it.” quote by Rithy Panh
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“When the Khmer Rouge reached Phnom Penh, the first thing they did was to evacuate the population. Then they took over. The point of a revolution is to bring justice to the people, so even if you don't have proof of sabotage, you manufacture it.”

Rithy Panh

About This Quote

Source Documentary: The Missing Picture, 2013

Revolutions can be hijacked by those seeking power, using fabricated evidence to legitimize oppression.

In simple terms: Power can corrupt revolutions.

Key Takeaway

Question authority critically.

Themes

revolution justice propaganda power abuse

Mood

cautious reflective serious

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • journalism
  • policy making
  • education

Key Concepts

political manipulation historical revisionism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies safeguard truth?
  • What are the signs of manufactured narratives?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be manipulated for control.

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