Social Revolutions

Famous quotes containing the words social and/or revolutions:

    “... to most mortals there is a stupidity which is unendurable and a stupidity which is altogether acceptable—else, indeed, what would become of social bonds?”
    —George Eliot [Mary Ann (or Marian)

    “Revolution? Unscrew the flag-staff, wrap the bunting in the oil covers, and put the thing in the clothes-chest. Let the old lady bring you your house-slippers and untie your fiery red necktie. You always make revolutions with your mugs, your republic—nothing but an industrial accident.”
    —Alfred Döblin (1878–1957)