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There are periods in the life of human society when revolution becomes an imperative necessity, when it proclaims itself as inevitable.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
Indifference from this point on is impossible.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
The direction which the revolution will take depends, no doubt, upon the sum total of the various circumstances that determine the coming of the cataclysm.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
The need for a new life becomes apparent. The code of established morality, that which governs the greater number of people in their daily life, no longer seems sufficient.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
Hope is born in their hearts, and let us remember that if exasperation often drives men to revolt, it is always hope, the hope of victory, which makes revolutions.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
What forms will this action take? All forms, — indeed, the most varied forms, dictated by circumstances, temperament, and the means at disposal.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
Whoever has a slight knowledge of history and a fairly clear head knows perfectly well from the beginning that theoretical propaganda for revolution will necessarily express itself in action long before the theoreticians have decided that the moment to act has come.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
It provokes new acts of revolt, individual and collective, it drives the rebels to heroism; and in rapid succession these acts spread, become general, develop. The revolutionary party is strengthened by elements which up to this time were hostile or indifferent to it.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)
By actions which compel general attention, the new idea seeps into people's minds and wins converts. One such act may, in a few days, make more propaganda than thousands of pamphlets.
Above all, it awakens the spirit of revolt: it breeds daring.
The Spirit of Revolt (1880)