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 of the general principle of democracy, applied to the most pressing wants of the country.
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 …
- Maximilien Robespierre
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.
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.
Softness to traitors will destroy us all. - Maximilien Robespierre
Softness to traitors will destroy us all.
Citizens, did you want a revolution without revolution? - Maximilien Robespierre
Citizens, did you want a revolution without revolution?
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 …
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 …
Smuggle out the truth, pass it through all the obstacles that its enemies fabricate; multiply, spread by all means possible her message so that she m… - Maximilien Robespierre
Smuggle out the truth, pass it through all the obstacles that its enemies fabricate; multiply, spread by all means possible her message so that she m…
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 b… - Maximilien Robespierre
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 b…
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