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"أكثر الثوار تطرفًا سيصبح محافظًا في اليوم التالي للثورة."

Hannah Arendt

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When someone fights to change the system, they often believe in big, bold ideas. But once they succeed and the new system is in place, they start to protect the new order just like the old one. Imagine a group of people overthrowing a bad king because they want a fair society. After they get rid of the king and set up their own rules, they become like the old king, trying to keep things as they are because now they are in charge. This change happens because they now have something to lose and want to protect their new power. In everyday life, it’s like getting a new job that you really wanted, and once you have it, you don’t want things in the workplace to change because you want to keep your job safe. To apply this idea, always remember to stay open to new ideas and changes, even after reaching your goals.

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Change Conservatism Historical perspective Ideology Political philosophy Politics Power dynamics Revolution Social change Transformation
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