Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.

Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.

Summary

This quote suggests that revolution is the result of a sudden and fundamental shift in the way a governing body mismanages or mistreats its people. It implies that revolutions occur when the existing system fails to address the needs and concerns of the population and that the discontentment and desire for change become so intense that a complete transformation becomes necessary. The quote highlights the notion that revolutions are often driven by the perception of a deep-rooted and systemic problem in the way a nation is governed.

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