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“Revolutions can no longer be achieved by minorities. No matter how energetic and intelligent a minority may be, it is not enough, in modern times at least, to make a revolution. The cooperation of a majority, and a large majority too, is needed.”

Quote by Jean Jaures

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Jean Jaures

Jean Jaures was a prominent French political leader born on September 3, 1859, and died on July 31, 1914. He was an influential socialist, journalist, and MP, who had a profound impact on French society and politics. more

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