Nature has cast but two men in the mould of statesmen,--myself and Mirabeau. After that she broke the mould.
Georges Danton
Nature has cast but two men ...
Quotes from the same author
At last I perceive that in revolutions the supreme power rests with the most abandoned.
Georges Danton
The most striking characters are sometimes the product of an infinity of little accidents.
Georges Danton
To conquer [our enemies] we must dare, and dare again, and dare for ever; and thus will France be saved
Georges Danton
One must never compromise with tyrants. One can only strike at kings through the head. Nothing can be expected from European kings except by force of arms. I vote for the death of the tyrant.
Georges Danton
You [Robespierre] will follow us soon. Your house will be beaten down and salt sown in the place where it stood.
Georges Danton
