The king must die so that the country can live.
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To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency; to forgive them is cruelty.Maximilien Robespierre
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.
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It is with regret that I pronounce the fatal truth Louis ought to perish rather than a hundred thousand virtuous citizens Louis must die that the country may live
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The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant.
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The general will rules in society as the private will governs each separate individual.
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Pity is treason.
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