It has been said that most revolutions are not caused by revolutionaries in the first place, but by the stupidity and brutality of governments
Malcolm Gladwell's "David and Goliath" explores the idea that significant changes and revolutions often arise not directly from the actions of those seeking to instigate them, but rather from the oppressive or misguided actions of governments. This notion highlights how leadership failures can provoke citizens to push back against authority, igniting movements for change. The unintended consequences of governmental oppression can serve as a catalyst for revolutionary sentiment among the populace.
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