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Albert Camus

All modern revolutions have ended in a reinforcement of the power of the State.

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Albert Camus is saying that despite the goals of modern revolutions to change or reduce authority, they ultimately result in the government gaining even more control. Instead of weakening the state's power, these uprisings often strengthen it in the end.

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