Georges Danton

Revolutionary, Politician French 1759 – 1794

French Revolutionary leader executed during the Reign of Terror.

383 quotes

"The measure of civilization is not its power, but its compassion."
Kindness
"Ambition without integrity is the path to damnation."
Philosophy
"The dawn breaks slowly, but it always breaks for those who wait with vigilance."
Hope
"Truth wears no mask; it needs none."
Truth
"The power of an idea lies in its ability to inspire action."
Inspiration
"A man dies, but his principles live on through those he has inspired."
Leadership
"The people do not need leaders; they need servants with courage."
Leadership
"In the garden of history, revolution is the pruning that allows new growth."
History
"Fear is the tool of tyrants; hope is the weapon of the free."
Freedom
"The revolution is not about hatred of the old, but love of the new."
Motivation
"A society that forgets its history is condemned to repeat it endlessly."
History
"The greatest victories are won not on battlefields, but in the hearts of men."
Inspiration
"Patience is a virtue, but justice cannot wait forever."
Patience
"The role of government is to protect the weak from the strong."
Justice
"In moments of crisis, the true character of a man emerges."
Courage
"The spirit of liberty burns brightest when it is most threatened."
Freedom
"A man who sacrifices nothing sacrifices everything."
Perseverance
"The world respects not the weak, but the strong who choose mercy."
Strength
"History is the judge that all must eventually face."
History
"To lead is to accept responsibility; to refuse responsibility is to lead falsely."
Leadership
"The seeds of revolution are watered by the tears of the oppressed."
Politics
"A true revolution is not about destroying what came before, but building what comes after."
Change
"The freedom to speak is worthless without the courage to speak truth."
Freedom
"In the end, we are all judged by the example we set."
Leadership
"The power of the people is greatest when they stand as one."
Power
"A life without struggle is a life without meaning."
Life
"The revolution succeeded because people believed in something greater than themselves."
Faith
"Justice delayed becomes justice denied."
Justice
"The future is not something that happens to us; it is something we create."
Dreams
"A nation is only as strong as the weakest of its citizens."
Politics