Jules Michelet quotes

Jules Michelet was a renowned French historian, celebrated for his vivid and passionate writing style. His works were instrumental in shaping the field of modern historiography, particularly with his multi-volume "History of France." He inspired generations with his humanistic approach and emphasis on the people's role in history. Here are 9 of his quotes:

You are one of the forces of nature. (Jules Michelet)

He who knows how to be poor knows everything.

Jules Michelet

Women are perfectly well aware that the more they seem to obey the more they rule.

Jules Michelet

The history of France begins with the French language. Language is the primary sign of nationality.

Jules Michelet

With the world began a war that will only end with the world, and not before: that of man against nature, mind against matter, freedom against fate. History is nothing but the story of this endless struggle.

Jules Michelet

France is the daughter of freedom. In human progress, the essential part, the main force, is called man. Man is his own Prometheus.

Jules Michelet

The intimate fusion of races is the identity of our nation, its personality.

Jules Michelet

England is an Empire, Germany a race; France is a person.

Jules Michelet

The last people in the world in whom the personality would consent to be absorbed into pantheism is the French.

Jules Michelet

Jules Michelet

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Occupation: French Historian
Born: August 21, 1798
Died: February 9, 1874
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Jules Michelet

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