Quote by Victor Hugo

When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right.

When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right.

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that in the face of a dictatorial regime, individuals have the inherent right to revolt and fight for their freedom. It suggests that when a dictatorship is established as an undeniable reality, people are justified in taking extreme measures, such as engaging in a revolution, to overthrow and challenge the oppressive system. This quote emphasizes that the suppression of basic human rights under dictatorship can drive individuals to use their agency and actively struggle for a more just and democratic society.

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Rights Revolution

By Victor Hugo

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