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Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal and equals that t

Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal and equals that they may be superior. Such is the state of mind which creates revolutions. – Aristotle

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The rebel can never find peace. He knows what is good and, despite himself, does evil. The value which supports him is never given to him once and for all — he must fight to uphold it, unceasingly. – Albert Camus

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Twelve highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion. – Scottish Proverb

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When the sword of rebellion is drawn, the sheath should be thrown away. – English Proverb

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The dead have been awakened — shall I sleep? The worlds at war with tyrants — shall I crouch? the harvests ripe — and shall I pause to reap? I slumber not; the thorn is in my couch; Each day a trumpet soundeth in mine ear, its echo in my heart. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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