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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution
Passion for progress is always short-lived [Sandel]
     Full Idea: Progress demands passions that cannot last for long.
     From: Michael J. Sandel (Beyond Individualism [1988], p.35)
     A reaction: The obvious example, for me, is the Labour Government in the UK, 1945-51. This is the kind of realism which progressive politicians must face up to. Unfortunately it is the logic of very ruthless revolutionaries.