Take from the altars of the past the fire - not the ashes. Jean Jaures More Quotes by Jean Jaures More Quotes From Jean Jaures 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. Jean Jaures majorityminoritiesintelligent We can take from the past its fires, and not its ashes. Jean Jaures ashesfirepast Violence is the sign of temporary weakness. Jean Jaures weaknessviolencetemporary Tradition does not mean to look after the ash, but to keep the flame alive. Jean Jaures flamesdoemean
