Politics Quotes

Power, governance, and the messy business of organizing human societies.

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"Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong; it is a geographic expression."
Otto von Bismarck
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"In politics, you must always think three moves ahead."
Otto von Bismarck
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"The revolution devours its own children, and we must be prepared to sacrifice everything for liberty."
Camille Desmoulins
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"We must not merely change governments; we must transform the very nature of power."
Camille Desmoulins
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"Nations crumble when the people lose faith in the legitimacy of their government."
Camille Desmoulins
"Freedom without order is chaos; order without freedom is tyranny."
Georges Danton
"In the midst of revolution, moderation is a luxury few can afford."
Georges Danton
"A true patriot loves his country more than he loves himself."
Georges Danton
"The people are the ultimate judge of all political action."
Georges Danton
"A government exists to serve the people, or it deserves to be overthrown."
Georges Danton
"The art of politics is the art of making the impossible seem inevitable."
Georges Danton
"The seeds of revolution are watered by the tears of the oppressed."
Georges Danton
"A nation is only as strong as the weakest of its citizens."
Georges Danton
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"The people are not merely subjects; they are the very foundation of the state."
Louis XVI
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"I understand that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand."
Louis XVI
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"The heart of a nation is its people; the blood is their labor and devotion."
Louis XVI
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"A nation united in purpose is a nation that cannot be defeated."
Louis XVI
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"One cannot build a lasting empire on the foundation of oppression."
Louis XVI
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"Nations decay not from want of resources, but from the corruption of their principles."
Jean-Paul Marat
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"The people are the true sovereigns; all else is merely their delegation."
Jean-Paul Marat
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"The general will is always right and tends invariably towards public utility."
Robespierre
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"Morality and terror are the essence of popular government."
Robespierre
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"The greatest threat to democracy is the corruption of its representatives."
Robespierre
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"The soul of the revolution is virtue."
Robespierre
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"The revolution is complete when virtue no longer needs terror."
Robespierre
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"The state must serve the people, or the people must change the state."
Robespierre
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"The masses are wise when united, foolish when divided."
Robespierre
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"To change the world, one must first change the conversation."
Camille Desmoulins
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"In the theater of politics, sincerity is the rarest of performances."
Camille Desmoulins
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"Those who control the narrative control the hearts of men."
Camille Desmoulins