George Jacques Danton was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, in particular as the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. Danton's role in the onset of the Revolution has been disputed; many historians describe him as "the chief force in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic". He was guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror after accusations of venality and leniency toward the enemies of the Revolution. Wikipedia
“Audacity, then again audacity, always audacity and the Fatherland will be saved!”
De l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace et la Patrie sera sauvée!
Speech, Assemblée legislative, Paris (1792-09-02), reported in Le Moniteur (1792-09-04)
Il est satisfaisant, pour les ministres du peuple libre, d'avoir à lui annoncer que la patrie va être sauvée.
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Speech, Assemblée legislative, Paris (1792-09-02), reported in Le Moniteur (1792-09-04) http://www.bartleby.com/268/7/20.html
“After bread, education is the first need of the people.”
Après le pain, l'éducation est le premier besoin du peuple.
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Speech, Assemblée législative, Paris (1793-08-13), reported in Le Moniteur (1793-08-15)
