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Century Quote by Victor Hugo

“I represent a party which does not yet exist: the party Revolution-Civilization. This party will make the twentieth century. There will issue from it first the United States of Europe, then the United States of the World.” quote by Victor Hugo
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“I represent a party which does not yet exist: the party Revolution-Civilization. This party will make the twentieth century. There will issue from it first the United States of Europe, then the United States of the World.”

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, 19th century political essay

A visionary proposes a new political movement that will reshape the world into unified entities like a United States of Europe and eventually a United States of the World.

In simple terms: A new party aims to create global unity.

Key Takeaway

Support bold, forward‑thinking political visions.

Themes

politics utopia globalism

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

visionary political

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • international diplomacy
  • grassroots organizing
  • academic research

Key Concepts

revolutionary ideology state formation future studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can such a global entity respect cultural diversity?
  • What steps are needed to move from idea to reality?
A Different Perspective

Idealistic visions may overlook practical constraints and resistance.

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