Georges Jacques Danton Quotes


To dare, and again dare, and forever dare!


Citations

Danton, Georges Jacques. "Speech to the National Assembly." 2 Sept. 1792. The World's Best Orations, edited by David J. Brewer, vol. 4, Ferd. P. Kaiser, 1899, p. 1583.

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Georges Jacques Danton
Georges Jacques Danton
  • Born: October 26, 1759
  • Died: April 5, 1794
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Revolutionary

George Jacques Danton was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, in particular as the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. Danton's role in the onset of the Revolution has been disputed; many historians describe him as "the chief force in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic". He was guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror after accusations of venality and leniency toward the enemies of the Revolution.