Quote by Eric Hoffer

The main effect of a real revolution is perhaps that it sweeps away those who do not know how to wish, and brings to the front men with insatiable appetites for action, power and all that the world has to offer.

The main effect of a real revolution is perhaps that it swee

Summary

This quote suggests that a true revolution has the ability to remove individuals who lack the ability to desire or imagine change. It highlights a significant outcome of a revolution, which is the emergence of individuals who possess an insatiable hunger for action, power, and all the possibilities that the world has to offer. In essence, revolutions give rise to individuals who are motivated, ambitious, and eager to play an active role in shaping the new order of things.

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By Eric Hoffer

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