Georges Jacques Danton Quotes


To conquer [our enemies] we must dare, and dare again, and dare for ever; and thus will France be saved


Citations

Brewer, David J., editor. The World's Best Orations. Vol. 4, Ferd. P. Kaiser, 1899, p. 1583.

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Georges Jacques Danton
Georges Jacques Danton
  • Born: October 26, 1759
  • Died: April 5, 1794
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Revolutionary

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.