The Romantic dissent was an example of the smoldering conflict that runs throughout history; we referred to this on the first post in this series: We've Done This Dance Before, November 9, 2009. The quote was from Bertrand Russell, in which he observed the reactionary postures of Passion vs. Prudence. This tension is as old as human society.
Finally, I would note that true Romantic movement is a societal phenomenon; that is, it is a dissent that relies on, and to a great extent respects, preexisting social configurations. It is courteous, ordered, and summoning, rather than violent or threatening. The muses are comfortable in its house. Artistic expression of the romantic ideal is instinctive. Populist sentiments thrive. Religion looks more like the beatitudes than subordination to some distant authority. The aesthetics of simplicity influence commerce, government and civil structure.
The Romantic does not need bombs or terrorism to advance its cause.
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