Quote by Lawrence Durrell

No one can go on being a rebel too long without turning into an autocrat.

No one can go on being a rebel too long without turning into

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who consistently rebel against authority may eventually become authoritarian themselves. The relentless rejection of established rules and authority can lead rebels to seek and assert control over others in order to enforce their own ideas and principles. The quote highlights the possible transformation from an individual resisting authority to someone who rigidly imposes their own beliefs on others, ultimately becoming an autocrat, or a dictator-like figure. It serves as a cautionary statement about the potential consequences of prolonged opposition to authority.

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Revolution

By Lawrence Durrell

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