Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Revolutions have never lightened the burden of tyranny: they have only shifted it to another shoulder.

Revolutions have never lightened the burden of tyranny: they

Summary

This quote suggests that revolutions, despite being driven by the desire to overthrow oppressive regimes, often do not bring lasting freedom or alleviate tyranny. Instead, it implies that the power structures simply transfer to a different group or individual, resulting in a new form of oppression. This highlights the idea that revolutions alone may not effectively address the root causes of tyranny, and alternative approaches may be needed to create long-term change and prevent the cycle of shifting burdens of oppression.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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