A revolutionary movement (or revolutionary social movement) is a specific type of social movement dedicated to carrying out a revolution.

Quotes

  • In order for the universe of revolutionary values to arise, a subjective movement must create them in revolt and hope.
  • Most revolutionary movements are unable to practise among themselves what they preach. Strong leadership cults, factionalism, ‘ego-tripping’, backbiting are the rule rather than the exception.
  • Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of angry men? It is the music of the people who will not be slaves again!
    • À la Volonté du Peuple, To the Will of the People, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, Jean-Marc Natel, Herbert Kretzmer. From the Les Misérables musical, 1980.
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