revolutions are not made with rosewater
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Transformative changes require sacrifice.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “revolutions are not made with rosewater” mean?
Transformative changes require sacrifice.
Is “revolutions are not made with rosewater” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.