Every revolutionary ends by becoming either an oppressor or a heretic.

Tout révolutionnaire finit en oppresseur ou
en hérétique.

Albert Camus

The Rebel

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Topic

Revolutionaries Revolution Political theory Politics

Author

Albert Camus

Source

The Rebel

Medium

Essay

Genre

Philosophical literature Political literature

Language

French

Time

1951 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Nobel laureate Philosopher Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

Camus, Albert. L'Homme Revolte [The Rebel]. Gallimard, 1951.

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A single sentence will suffice for modern man: he fornicated and read the papers.

Albert Camus

The Fall

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Topic
Modern life

Author

Albert Camus
Source
The Fall
Medium
Novel
Genre
Philosophical literature
Language
French
Time
1956 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Camus, Albert. La Chute [The Fall]. Editions Gallimard, 1956.

Another quote from the 1950s

Every tool carries with it the spirit by which it has been created.

Werner Heisenberg

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Topic
Tools

Author

Werner Heisenberg
Medium
Lecture
Language
English
Time
1958 1950s 20th century
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Citation

Heisenberg, Werner. "An Old and a New Tradition." Gifford Lectures. Winter term 1955-1956, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland, UK.

Another quote about Politics

We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty.

Edward R. Murrow

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Topic
Dissent Treason Patriotism Politics
Speaker
Edward R. Murrow
Source
See It Now
Medium
TV news TV program
Language
English
Time
1954 1950s 20th century
Era
Red scare
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Murrow, Edward R. Tonight See It Now. CBS, 9 Mar. 1954.

Another quote originally in French

No human creature can give orders to love.

George Sand

Jacques

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Topic
Nature of love

Author

George Sand
Source
Jacques
Medium
Novel
Language
French
Time
1834 1830s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Sand, George. Jacques. 1833, ch. 81.