/staff avatar Quote added by staff

Why not add this to your book or post it to your site/blog?

Most commonly revolt is born of material circumstances; but insurrection is always a moral phenomenon. Revolt is Masaniello, who led the Neapolitan insurgents in 1647; but insurrection is Spartacus. Insurrection is a thing of the spirit, revolt is a thing of the stomach.   Hugo, Victor


Chat about this quote in the Village Inn   Chat about this quote in the Village Inn

Report errors, facts and updates about this quote in the Village Library   Share corrections or notes in the village Library

This quote is tagged Rebellion · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Help your friends discover QB

A little bit about Hugo, Victor

We don't have a biography. Please post one.

More on the Author

These people bookmarked this quote:

  • Nobody has bookmarked this quote yet.

More on the author

This quote around the web

Loading...

Powered by Google Blogs

More on this author

Share this quote

AddThis Social Bookmark Button

Post this quote to your social network or blog