Revolution

Revolution

A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, "a turn around") is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. Aristotle described two types of political revolution:

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Famous quotes containing the word revolution:

    I see every day more clearly the value, necessity, and sanative qualities of the three B’s: Bench, Ballot, Barricade.
    Aurora C. Phelps, U.S. women’s magazine contributor. The Revolution (May 21, 1868)

    I want the necessity of supplying my own wants. All this costly culture of yours is not necessary. Greatness does not need it. Yonder peasant, who sits neglected, carries a whole revolution of man and nature in his head, which shall be a sacred history to some future ages.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

    If to be masculine is to be smart, do let [woman] try; or are you afraid, if she has the chance, that a few of your laurels will droop?
    M.C. R., U.S. women’s magazine contributor. The Revolution (March 19, 1868)