We must smother the internal and external enemies of the Republic or perish with it; now in this situation, the first maxim of your policy ought to be to lead the people by reason and the people's enemies by terror.
The aim of constitutional government is to preserve the Republic; that of revolutionary government is to lay its foundation. - Maximilien Robespierre
The aim of constitutional government is to preserve the Republic; that of revolutionary government is to lay its foundation.
- Maximilien Robespierre
Food that is necessary for man’s existence is as sacred as life itself. Everything that is indispensable for its preservation is the common property … - Maximilien Robespierre
Food that is necessary for man’s existence is as sacred as life itself. Everything that is indispensable for its preservation is the common property …
Omelets are not made without breaking eggs. - Maximilien Robespierre
Omelets are not made without breaking eggs.
Softness to traitors will destroy us all. - Maximilien Robespierre
Softness to traitors will destroy us all.
Formerly, when a king died at Versailles the reign of his successor was immediately announced by the cry: "The king is dead, long live the king", in … - Maximilien Robespierre
Formerly, when a king died at Versailles the reign of his successor was immediately announced by the cry: "The king is dead, long live the king", in …
When a Banker jumps out of a window, jump after him - that's where the money is. - Maximilien Robespierre
When a Banker jumps out of a window, jump after him - that's where the money is.
Terror is only justice: prompt, severe and inflexible; it is then an emanation of virtue; it is less a distinct principle than a natural consequence … - Maximilien Robespierre
Terror is only justice: prompt, severe and inflexible; it is then an emanation of virtue; it is less a distinct principle than a natural consequence …
Citizens, did you want a revolution without revolution? - Maximilien Robespierre
Citizens, did you want a revolution without revolution?
Any law which violates the inalienable rights of man is essentially unjust and tyrannical; it is not a law at all. - Maximilien Robespierre
Any law which violates the inalienable rights of man is essentially unjust and tyrannical; it is not a law at all.
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