Quote by Mike Tyson

Every time there's a revolution, it comes from somebody reading a book about revolution. David Walker wrote a book and Nat Turner did his thing.

Every time there's a revolution, it comes from somebody read

Summary

This quote suggests that revolutions are often inspired by books that explore the concept of revolution. It references two specific historical events - the publication of David Walker's book and Nat Turner's rebellion - to support this idea. The implication is that literature has the power to ignite the minds of individuals, inspiring them to take action and fueling social change. It emphasizes the role of knowledge, ideas, and written words in driving transformative movements throughout history.

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