“Terror is only justice: prompt, severe and inflexible; it is then an emanation of virtue; it is less a distinct principle than a natural consequence of the general principle of democracy, applied to the most pressing wants of the country.”
Quote by Maximilien Robespierre
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Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre was a French lawyer and revolutionary politician who played a significant role in the French Revolution. He is best known for his leadership of the Committee of Public Safety, which was responsible for the Reign of Terror. more
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