Revolution can be corrupted from within from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell by George Orwell
The farm animals had been inspired by Old Major's vision of a revolution where all animals would be equal and free from the tyranny of humans. They had risen up against their human oppressors, driven by the desire for a better life. However, as time passed and the pigs, who had taken on the role of leaders, gained more power, things began to change. At first, the pigs had seemed to uphold the principles of Animalism, the ideology that had guided the revolution. They had painted the Seven Commandments of Animalism on the barn wall, declaring that all animals were equal. But slowly, subtly, the pigs started to bend the rules to suit their own interests. They began to take more and more privileges for themselves, justifying their actions by claiming that they needed them in order to lead. The other animals, who had once stood united in their fight for freedom, started to notice the changes. They saw the pigs living in luxury while they themselves toiled away...
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