Who was the founding father that referred to the need for periodic revolution, and what was the context of that?

Who was the founding father that referred to the need for periodic revolution, and what was the context of that?

 

John Lennon Revolution

 

I am not certain what you are thinking, but Polybius's, The Histories speaks to that. That begets an old email campaign about the Republic is doomed when the citizens believe they can vote themselves gifts from the treasury, or stimulate the economy by taking from the public treasury more than is put in. Depends on your pov.

Are you talking about Thomas Jefferson?

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants?"

 

Just asking so we can narrow this down.

That quote though was made during Shay's rebellion.

Here's the Wikipedia link. Go down to "Effects."

Edited February 23, 200719 yr by G&T

Are you talking about Thomas Jefferson?

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants?"

 

Just asking so we can narrow this down...plus I don't know the context right now.

 

I believe that is exactly what I am looking for. I remember the idea of the quote vaguely, and I wanted to use it for a editorial letter. I couldn't remember enough of it to google it, so that will help a ton. Thanks

No problem.

This is why I me some Soxtalk.

After a little closer examination this was actually the quote I wanted

 

"Every generation needs a new revolution."

I thought there was something about "a new revolution every 20 years or so."

After a little closer examination this was actually the quote I wanted

 

"Every generation needs a new revolution."

 

 

That was a Pepsi commercial Ss.

 

Or was that Nike?

Edited February 24, 200719 yr by knightni