The Folly Of Charismatic Revolutionaries
Every Charismatic Leader Carries The Seeds Of His Own Ruin
The biggest danger in every successful society or revolution is the charismatic leader. This leader or figurehead attained power through winning the hearts and minds of the people. This is a requirement for all leaders, but some leaders are far more magnetic and able to create a larger than life persona. These leaders are the most dangerous in history because they are capable of making real change in a system or a revolution, but they tend to become completely incompetent in governance. The seeds of their destruction lie in their own prosperity.
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