Art Quote by Wyndham Lewis
“Revolutionary politics, revolutionary art, and oh, the revolutionary mind, is the dullest thing on earth. When we open a revolutionary review, or read a revolutionary speech, we yawn our heads off. It is true, there is nothing else. Everything is correctly, monotonously, dishearteningly revolutionary. What a stupid word! What a stale fuss!”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Being a Revolutionist, 1925
The quote mocks the overuse of "revolutionary" as a buzzword that loses meaning through constant, empty repetition.
In simple terms: Overusing "revolutionary" makes it meaningless.
Key Takeaway
Avoid hollow labels; seek genuine innovation.
Themes
language
authenticity
critique
culture
politics
Mood
cynical
ironic
Type
satirical
critical
When to use this quote
- marketing slogans
- political rallies
- art criticism
- media commentary
Key Concepts
semantic saturation
cultural fatigue
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a label become empty?
- How can we revive genuine revolutionary spirit?
A Different Perspective
It may undervalue true transformative ideas by dismissing all revolutionary language.
