A Revolution (n.) does not raise the temple of humanity of its own accord; it resurrects the most savage, long-buried energies — a source of energy for a feeble mankind, never its architect.
A Revolution (n.) comes out of one logic: 'If I am just canaille, then you should be too.'
Revolution (n.) are not provoked by hunger: the people have acquired an appetite by eating — the lower orders have been too well treated and have tasted a forbidden happiness.
A Revolution (n.) of the spirit is visible only in men who have themselves been revolutionized — which is why I cannot believe Kant caused one.
A Revolution (n.) to come is unavoidable and will be atomistic — the ice-filled stream of the Middle Ages has thawed; but what are the smallest indivisible constituents of human society?
A Revolution (n.) the French is justified because it made Napoleon possible, and Napoleon in turn made nationalism possible, that is its excuse.
Revolution (n.) achieves less than expected, since what man can do always falls short of what he wills; when the intoxication of the thunderstorm passes, more energy is needed.