Camille Desmoulins

Revolutionary, Journalist French 1760 – 1794

French Revolutionary who sparked the storming of the Bastille.

351 quotes

"Literature preserves the dreams of those who came before us."
Literature
"Politics without principle is merely the art of deception."
Politics
"War destroys what love and reason build."
War
"Motivation comes from believing in something greater than yourself."
Motivation
"Inspiration is found in the eyes of those who refuse to surrender."
Inspiration
"Relationships built on shared values are the strongest bonds."
Relationships
"Solitude allows the mind to contemplate truths society would suppress."
Solitude
"Money is a tool, but morality is the true measure of wealth."
Money
"Health of body is nothing without health of the spirit."
Health
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to leave the safety of convention."
Adventure
"Technology is merely an extension of human will and imagination."
Technology
"Faith in humanity is the foundation of all revolutionary hope."
Faith
"The beauty of a just cause gives strength to weary limbs."
Change
"Patience with injustice is complicity; courage demands swift action."
Patience
"Creativity flourishes only where freedom is protected."
Creativity
"The family that stands together against tyranny is blessed."
Family
"Death is nothing to fear when one has lived for a noble purpose."
Death
"Happiness is the companion of those who live authentically."
Happiness
"Life without passion is merely existence."
Life
"We are all artists sculpting the future with our choices."
Art
"Science reveals the laws of nature; morality teaches us how to live."
Science
"Music is the voice of the oppressed crying out for freedom."
Music
"To know oneself is to understand one's place in the struggle for justice."
Knowledge
"Success measured only in gold is a poverty of the soul."
Success
"The love of freedom burns brighter than the fear of death."
Freedom
"In every human heart beats the desire to be free."
Love
"Wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to act."
Wisdom
"The greatest happiness comes from lifting others from despair."
Happiness
"True friends are those who stand with you when it costs them dearly."
Friendship
"The bonds of family are the strongest when tested by adversity."
Family