Revolution Quote by Víctor Hugo
““There are accepted revolutions, revolutions which are called revolutions; there are refused revolutions, which are called riots.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Les Misérables, 1862
The quote distinguishes between accepted, organized revolutions and rejected, chaotic riots, highlighting how labeling shapes perception.
In simple terms: Accepted revolutions are seen as legitimate; rejected ones as riots.
Question how language frames dissent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protests
- political campaigns
- social change
- media framing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does naming a movement affect its success?
- When does a riot become a revolution?
Labeling can oversimplify complex struggles.