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“The disorganisers are those who want to level everything: property, comforts, the price of commodities, the various services rendered to the State... who want the workmen in the camp to receive the salary of the legislator... who want to level even talents, knowledge, the virtues, because they themselves have none of these things.”

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Jacques Pierre Brissot
Jacques Pierre Brissot

Jacques Pierre Brissot was a French politician active during the late 18th century French Revolution. He played a significant role in the revolution, although his specific professional category is currently unclear. more

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