Maximilien Robespierre

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A man of high principle will be ready to sacrifice to the state his wealth, his life, his very nature-everything, indeed, except his honor.

Maximilien Robespierre

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Citizen and state

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Essay

Language

French

Time

1784 1780s 18th century

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Robespierre, Maximilien. Discours sur les peines infamantes [Discorse on Infamous]. 1784, The Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts of Arras, Arras, France.

Citizens, would you want a revolution without revolution?

Maximilien Robespierre

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French Revolution Revolution

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

French

Time

1792 1790s 18th century

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Robespierre, Maximilien. Response a J. B. Louvet [Answer to Louvet's Accusation]. 5 Nov. 1792.