Leon Trotsky Revolutionary, Politician “What shall we call an "immediate possibility"? In 1923 the situation in Germany was profoundly revolutionary, but what was lacking for a victorious revolution was a correct strategy.” Revolution Germany Strategy ♥ 3
Henry David Thoreau Writer, Philosopher “Concord River is remarkable for the gentleness of its current, which is scarcely perceptible, and some have referred to its influence the proverbial moderation of the inhabitants of Concord, as exhibited in the Revolution, and on later occasions.” Peace Rivers Revolution ♥ 3
Henry Louis Gates Scholar, Historian “It turns out one of my ancestors fought in the Continental Army, so I was inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution.” Son Army Revolution ♥ 3
James Russell Lowell Poet, Essayist “It is only by instigation of the wrongs of men that what are called the Rights of Man become turbulent and dangerous.” Men Rights Revolution ♥ 3
Friedrich Nietzsche Philosopher, Writer “Those who are bent on revolutionizing society may be divided into those who seek something for themselves thereby and those who seek something for their children and grandchildren.” Children May Revolution ♥ 3
JA John Adams Founding Father, Politician “It is an observation of one of the profoundest inquirers into human affairs that a revolution of government is the strongest proof that can be given by a people of their virtue and good sense.” People Government Revolution ♥ 3
JA John Adams Founding Father, Politician “I was very strenuous for retaining and insisting on it [law of nature], as a resource to which we might be driven by Parliament much sooner than we were aware.” Law Might Revolution ♥ 3
JA John Adams Founding Father, Politician “We are in the the very midst of a revolution, the most complete, unexpected and remarkable of any in the history of nations.” Revolution Unexpected Midst ♥ 3
John F. Kennedy Politician “A technological revolution on the farm has led to an output explosion--but we have not yet learned to harness that explosion usefully, while protecting our farmers' right to full parity income” Revolution Income Farming ♥ 3
John F. Kennedy Politician “Suspicion on one side breeds suspicion on the other, and new weapons beget counter-weapons.” Sides Revolution Weapons ♥ 3
John Lennon Musician, Activist “I thought I was painting in sound a picture of revolution - but I made a mistake, you know. The mistake was that it was anti-revolution.” Mistake Sound Revolution ♥ 3
John Lennon Musician, Activist “You say you want a revolution? Well, you know. We all want to change the world.” World Want Revolution ♥ 3
