Even Quote by Rithy Panh
“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.”
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.
Question authority critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- journalism
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies safeguard truth?
- What are the signs of manufactured narratives?
Truth can be manipulated for control.