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 Equality
Atheism is aristocratic; the idea of a great Being that watches over oppressed innocence and punishes triumphant crime is altogether popular. -Maximilien Robespierre Great
The general will rules in society as the private will governs each separate individual. -Maximilien Robespierre Society
The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant. -Maximilien Robespierre Freedom