Quote by Eric Hoffer

We used to think that revolutions are the cause of change. Actually it is the other way around: change prepares the ground for revolution.

We used to think that revolutions are the cause of change. A

Summary

This quote implies a shift in the traditional understanding of revolutions. It suggests that revolutions, known for their transformative impact, are not the sole catalysts of change. Instead, it proposes that change, whether social, economic, or political, creates the necessary conditions or "prepares the ground" for revolutions to occur. Therefore, it highlights the importance of recognizing and understanding the underlying changes that precede and shape revolutions.

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