Quote by Art Buchwald

If you attack the establishment long enough and hard enough, they will make you a member of it.

If you attack the establishment long enough and hard enough,

Summary

This quote suggests that if an individual consistently criticizes and challenges a particular institution or system, their relentless efforts may eventually lead to them being absorbed or included within that establishment. By highlighting the irony of such a transformation, the quote underscores the potential co-optation or assimilation of individuals who attempt to disrupt or dismantle existing power structures. It serves as a cautionary reminder that radical activism can inadvertently result in the incorporation of dissenting voices into the very system they aspire to change.

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