The Revolution is like Saturn: it devours its own children.

A remark associated with the French Revolution, invoking the myth of Saturn consuming his offspring to suggest that revolutionary movements can turn inward and destroy their own supporters during periods of escalating suspicion and violence.

The line warns that revolutions may become self-destructive: the forces unleashed to overthrow an old order can later target allies and early participants, especially when power struggles and fear intensify.

The revolution, like Saturn, devours its children.