RUTGER JAN SCHIMMELPENNINCK

Schimmelpenninck is too virtuous for the century in which we live.

It must be understood that it is not proper for the French government to interfere with our domestic affairs.

All that can be done is to play for time to save the country from further shocks that might destroy it entirely.

One and Indivisible

… After the violent shocks suffered by the different parts of the world during 10 years of devastating warfare, unparalleled in human history, the old political structure has been destroyed. A new one must be built in its place, resting on foundations strong enough to be able to withstand the assaults of force and oppression.

The burdens with which the State finds itself encumbered are manifold and heavy … the first proof of our courage will be to confront them as they truly are … the second will be not to despair.

The Declaration of Rights in March of 1795 was intended to embrace all men, not just Christians.

One and Indivisible

The Declaration of Rights in March of 1795 was intended to embrace all men, not just Christians.

It must be understood that it is not proper for the French government to interfere with our domestic affairs.

All that can be done is to play for time to save the country from further shocks that might destroy it entirely.

… After the violent shocks suffered by the different parts of the world during 10 years of devastating warfare, unparalleled in human history, the old political structure has been destroyed. A new one must be built in its place, resting on foundations strong enough to be able to withstand the assaults of force and oppression.

The burdens with which the State finds itself encumbered are manifold and heavy … the first proof of our courage will be to confront them as they truly are … the second will be not to despair.