Revolution Quotes

Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.

Let me say, at the risk of seeming ridiculous, that the true revolutionary is guided by great feelings of love.

— What is the most important quality for a revolutionary to possess?
— Love.

The only revolution that will change anything is a revolution of perception.

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David Icke

Perception

The thing with revolutions, they're a tender flame. They need to be nurtured with a little kindling and warmth. Bit of oxygen. Oxygen. One sure way to put it out is to smother it.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1

Plutarch Heavensbee

Life Quotes

There are always going to be counterrevolutionaries threatened by any change in the status quo.

— In which direction are you heading, Mr Shelby?
— I am my own revolution.

You say you want a revolution,
Well, you know,
We all want to change the world.
You tell me that it's evolution,
Well, you know,
We all want to change the world.

But when you talk about destruction,
Don't you know that you can count me out?

Don't you know it's going to be alright?

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The Beatles

Revolution 1

Revolutions are the produce of passion, not of sober and tranquil reason.

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William Godwin

I'm not a lunatic. I'm a revolutionary, all right?

A revolution has begun today for me inside
The ultimate defense is to pretend
Revolve around yourself just like an ordinary man
The only other option is to forget.

Where's the revolution?

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Depeche Mode

Where's revolution?

— No one's laughing anymore, Ada. The Home Office is making provisions. This is part of those provisions.
— And how is Tommy Shelby OBE going to stop a revolution?
— Jessie Eden has accepted my invitation to dinner.
— Ah. Of course! I'm sorry, Tommy Shelby is going to stop the revolution with his cock!

Jessie Eden is a Communist.

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