Which Famous Revolutionary Are You?

The ultimate symbol of idealistic revolution, Che Guevara was a wild romantic who refused to follow the rules. Like Che, you are charismatic and often find yourself in the spotlight. Although you may have grown up in a traditional family, your curiosity is likely to inspire you to question your path in life and create your own unique moral code. You have a powerful and persuasive personality and are not afraid to use whatever means are necessary in your quest for justice.

American founding father George Washington was known more for his exemplary moral character than his charismatic personality, but that did not stop him from being one of the greatest leaders and revolutionaries of all time. Like Washington, you are a pragmatic, focused leader who prizes natural talent over abstract education. Although you are knowledgeable about topics that are important to you, you prefer down to earth action over airy, philosophical discussions and are more likely to be found working than socializing. You live to high moral standards and are a master of self-control who is not motivated by personal reward, but by the knowledge that you are laboring to create a better future.

Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for his speeches, and like him you have the ability to inspire and motivate others through your words. Whether you are a salesman or a preacher, you use your talents of persistence, commitment, and focus to guide others to see and share your vision. You are bullish and can be stubborn, refusing to back down whatever the consequences, and you stick strongly to your personal ideals.

Although Henry Ford is not someone who comes to mind when you think of a traditional revolutionary, his standardized mass production methods brought the dream of owning a car within the reach of the common man and redefined Western culture, allowing everyone the freedom to travel as well as starting the modern consumer based economy. Henry Ford believed that every problem could be fixed by following simple mechanical rules, and, like him, you have a firm belief that you can and will overcome any obstacles in your path. You are persistent, some might say ruthless, at achieving goals you set for yourself, and you generally achieve them. Although you have an idealistic vision, money is important to you and you expect to profit from your hard work and dedication. You are sometimes at odds with yourself and may find that the end result of achieving your goals is not what you had in mind when you started.

You would be the most selfless of revolutionaries, willing to sacrifice all in your devotion to your cause. Like Mahatma Gandhi, you do not believe violence is necessary to achieve your goals and convince your enemies of the righteousness of your path. Instead, you follow what Gandhi described as the two pillars of nonviolence and truth in your quest for equality and freedom for all.

Although he was educated as a philosopher, Karl Marx believed that violent action was the only effective means to revolution. Like Marx, you may have high ideals, but you always take the realistic course of action. You are creative and original and may find yourself in the spotlight, because you demand that other people pay attention to your opinion. Success and status are important to you, but moderate your forceful personality in your drive to achieve your goals or you may be accused of being overbearing or controlling.