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Nettle And The French Revolution

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If the nettle had been given care, harvested, and put to use, people could have viewed it as something of value. Instead, the plant was untended and left a waste of dried stalks that rendered a field unsuitable for cultivation. Under these conditions, the peasants think the nettles were a nuisance and removed them. A person that is given care from their earliest days and taught well can contribute to society and will be valued by others. Just like people, a nettle that is nurtured can also be of value. Not receiving any positive attention and not being prepared to take part in their community, people may find them to be socially harmful or a burden. Similarly, the revolts and uprisings leading up to the French Revolution, a major event in Les

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