Georges Danton quotes

Georges Danton was a leading figure of the early French Revolution and the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. A powerful orator, he played a major role in rallying the French people during the revolution. He became a key advocate for moderation before being executed during the Reign of Terror. Here are 10 of his quotes:

After bread, education is the first need of the people. (Georges Danton)

In revolutions authority remains with the greatest scoundrels.

Georges Danton

It is satisfying, for ministers of a free people, to be able to announce to them that the fatherland is going be saved.

Georges Danton

The tocsin you hear today is not an alarm but an alert: it sounds the charge against our enemies.

Georges Danton

Audacity, more audacity, always audacity.

Georges Danton

Show my head to the people, it is worth seeing.

Georges Danton

We must dare, and dare again, and go on daring.

Georges Danton

Audacity, then again audacity, always audacity and the Fatherland will be saved!

Georges Danton

In order to conquer, what we need is to dare, still to dare, and always to dare.

Georges Danton

At last I perceive that in revolutions the supreme power rests with the most abandoned.

Georges Danton

Georges Danton

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Occupation: French Revolutionary
Born: October 26, 1759
Died: April 5, 1794
Quotes count: 10
Wikipedia: Georges Danton

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