4 Maximilien Robespierre Quotes on Ethics

Maximilien Robespierre quotes on ethics

3. It is with regret that I pronounce the fatal truth: Louis must die that the country may live.

8. By sealing our work with our blood, we may see at least the bright dawn of universal happiness.

13. Is it to be thought unreasonable that the people, in atonement for wrongs of a century, demand the vengeance of a single day?

16. 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.