# Quote — Aristotle, The Politics

> Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be superior. Such is the state of mind which creates revolutions.

- Author: [Aristotle](https://www.leafyquotes.com/aristotle.md)
- Book: [The Politics](https://www.leafyquotes.com/aristotle/the-politics.md)
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> Those who cannot face danger like men are the slaves of any invader.

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