Jean-Paul Marat

Revolutionary, Journalist French 1743 – 1793

Radical French Revolutionary assassinated in his bathtub.

389 quotes

"The people's welfare must be our supreme law."
Justice
"It is forbidden to forbid the people the truth."
Truth
"The safety of the people is the supreme law."
Peace
"We must dare to be free."
Freedom
"Tyranny and despotism can be exercised by many, upon the few, as well as by one man upon all."
Politics
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots."
Courage
"Patience is the virtue of the oppressed."
Patience
"Knowledge is power, but only when applied with justice."
Knowledge
"The voice of the people is the voice of truth."
Truth
"We cannot build the future by ignoring the past."
History
"To love one's country is to work for its betterment."
Love
"The greatest strength lies in unity among the people."
Strength
"Education is the foundation of a free society."
Education
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Justice
"We must listen to the cry of the suffering."
Kindness
"Change begins when people dare to speak truth."
Change
"The pursuit of happiness requires the pursuit of justice first."
Happiness
"Art reflects the soul of a people."
Art
"Nature teaches us humility and wisdom."
Nature
"Fear is the weapon of tyrants."
Fear
"Hope is the last thing that dies in the human heart."
Hope
"Work done with passion becomes a form of love."
Work
"The greatest dream is one shared by many."
Dreams
"Strength comes not from power, but from principle."
Power
"Time is the measure of all things."
Time
"Leadership is service to those you lead."
Leadership
"The family is the foundation of society."
Family
"Friendship is built on mutual respect and truth."
Friendship
"To persevere is to honor those who struggle."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens the doors of the human heart."
Gratitude