Quote by Terry Pratchett

And so the children of the revolution were faced with the age-old problem: it wasn't that you had the wrong kind of government, which was obvious, but that you had the wrong kind of people. As soon as you saw people as things to be measured, they didn't measure up.

And so the children of the revolution were faced with the ag

Summary

This quote highlights the frustration of the children of the revolution, who realize that the government is not the root cause of their problems, but rather the individuals within it. It suggests that viewing people merely as objects to be evaluated and measured leads to a devaluation of their worth and capabilities. The quote implies that focusing on changing the system is not enough; instead, one must focus on fostering the right qualities and values within individuals to bring about meaningful change.

Topics

Humanity People Revolution Ideology Political Revolutionary Revolutionary Movement

By Terry Pratchett

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