Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.

Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of

Summary

This quote presents a succinct definition of revolution in a political context. It characterizes revolution as a sudden shift or transition from one type of inept or oppressive governance to another. By highlighting the "misgovernment" aspect, the quote suggests that revolutions typically occur in response to systemic failures, corruption, or injustice within political systems. Consequently, revolution seeks to bring about substantial and transformative changes in the structure and functioning of a government, aiming to rectify and improve upon the previous model of misrule.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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