5 Quotes & Sayings By Maximilien Robespierre

Maximilien Robespierre (20 July 1758 – 28 July 1794) was a lawyer and politician who was one of the most influential leaders during the French Revolution, and is best remembered for his role in the Jacobins' Reign of Terror. He is also famous for his role in the French Revolution as a member of the Committee of Public Safety, which executed King Louis XVI of France on January 21, 1793.

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Again, it may be said, that to love justice and equality the people need no great effort of virtue; it is sufficient that they love themselves. Maximilien Robespierre
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Atheism is aristocratic the idea of a great Being that watches over oppressed innocence and punishes triumphant crime is altogether popular. Maximilien Robespierre
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The general will rules in society as the private will governs each separate individual. Maximilien Robespierre
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The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant. Maximilien Robespierre