Georg Büchner: Revolution

Georg Büchner was German dramatist and writer of poetry and prose. Explore interesting quotes on revolution.
Georg Büchner: 86 quotes3 likes

“The revolution must end and the republic must begin. In our constitution, right must take the place of duty, welfare that of virtue, and self-defense that of punishment. Everyone must be able to prevail and to live according to one’s own nature.”

Georg Büchner Danton's Death

Act I.
Dantons Tod (Danton's Death) (1835)

“Whoever finishes a revolution only halfway, digs his own grave.”

Georg Büchner Danton's Death

Act I.
Dantons Tod (Danton's Death) (1835)

“We have not made the Revolution, the Revolution has made us.”

Georg Büchner Danton's Death

Act II.
Dantons Tod (Danton's Death) (1835)

“Revolution is like the daughters of Pelias: it cuts humanity to pieces in order to rejuvenate it.”

Georg Büchner Danton's Death

Act II.
Dantons Tod (Danton's Death) (1835)

“Revolution is like Saturn, it devours its own children.”

Georg Büchner Danton's Death

Act I.
Dantons Tod (Danton's Death) (1835)