Quote by Barbara Tuchman

Every successful revolution puts on in time the robes of the tyrant it has deposed.

Every successful revolution puts on in time the robes of the

Summary

This quote suggests that even those who fight against oppression and tyranny, once they achieve success and gain power, tend to adopt the same authoritative and oppressive behaviors that they initially fought against. It comments on the tendency of revolutions to ultimately replicate the very structures and behaviors they sought to overthrow, highlighting the cyclic nature of power and the potential for those in power to become oppressors themselves.

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