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[from 'Dawn (Daybreak)' by Friedrich Nietzsche, in 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution ]

Full Idea

The 'Great Revolution' [in France] was nothing more than a pathetic and bloody quackery, which understood how, through sudden crises, to supply a trusting Europe with the sudden hope of recovery.

Gist of Idea

The French Revolution gave trusting Europe the false delusion of instant recovery

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Dawn (Daybreak) [1881], 534)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Dawn (Daybreak)', ed/tr. Smith, Brittain [Stanford 2011], p.259


A Reaction

Whenever a new leader comes into power there is the same honeymoon period, where dreams of salvation have a moment in the sun.