Quote by Victor Hugo

The last resort of kings, the cannonball. The last resort of the people, the paving stone.

The last resort of kings, the cannonball. The last resort of

Summary

This quote implies that in times of conflict or revolution, the tactics used by those in power differ from those used by the common people. Kings, representing authority and hierarchy, often resort to violence and the use of cannons as a means to maintain control. On the other hand, the people, lacking access to similar resources, resort to simpler and more easily accessible methods such as throwing paving stones, which symbolizes their collective resistance and willingness to fight against oppression, even with limited means.

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