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A reform is a correction of abuses; a revolution is a transfer of
power.
A reform is a correction of abuses; a revolution is a transfer of
power.
Revolutionary moments attract those who are not good enough for
established institutions as well as those who are too read more
Revolutionary moments attract those who are not good enough for
established institutions as well as those who are too good for
them.
O God! that one might read the book of fate,
And see the revolution of the times
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O God! that one might read the book of fate,
And see the revolution of the times
Make mountains level. and the continent,
Weary of solid firmness, melt itself
Into the sea!
I know and all the world knows, that revolutions never go
backwards.
I know and all the world knows, that revolutions never go
backwards.
Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand,
by dividing we fall.
Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand,
by dividing we fall.
Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.
Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.
When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood it is hard to shake hands with her.
When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood it is hard to shake hands with her.
It is not a revolt, it is a revolution.
[Fr., Ce n'est pas une revolte, c'est une revolution.]
It is not a revolt, it is a revolution.
[Fr., Ce n'est pas une revolte, c'est une revolution.]
Revolution is not a dinner party.
Revolution is not a dinner party.