Mohammed Bouazizi, the Tunisian who sparked off the turmoil in North Africa after setting himself alight, never got to see the aftermath of his action.
By all accounts, it appears to have been the final act of frustration at the futility of his own personal situation, rather than a statement of any great political intent but it's no less a tragedy for that. What happened afterwards however, would surely have been inconceivable to him.
And likewise, as revolution subsequently spreads through Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, I wonder if the policewoman who slapped him has ever given it another thought, or if she's ever come to rue her action.
What price to afford someone their dignity?
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