
Atheism is aristocratic; the idea of a great Being that watches over oppressed innocence and punishes triumphant crime is altogether popular.
Maximilien Robespierre
-
Next Quote
Any law which violates the inalienable rights of man is essentially unjust and tyrannical; it is not a law at all.
- Maximilien Robespierre -
Previous Quote
Again, it may be said, that to love justice and equality the people need no great effort of virtue; it is sufficient that they love themselves.
- Maximilien Robespierre -