“As early as 1790 Burke published his great Reflections on the Revolution in France, in which he foretold brilliantly how even the most well-intentioned revolution was likely to lead to a bloodbath and then the emergence of a charismatic dictator. “Some popular general, who understands the art of conciliating the soldiery, and who possesses the true spirit of command, shall draw the eyes of all men upon himself. At the moment in which that event shall happen, the person who really commands the army is your master.”48 Damrosch, Leo. The Club (Kindle Locations 3054-3055). Yale University Press. Kindle Edition. Damrosch, Leo. The Club (Kindle Locations 3051-3054). Yale University Press. Kindle Edition. ”

— Burke on revolutions and demagogues