Such is the scenic exterior of the Revolution, a specious mask with a
hideous visage beneath it, under the reign of a nominal humanitarian
theory, covering over the effective dictatorship of evil and low
passions. In its true representative, as in itself, we see ferocity
issuing from philanthropy, and, from the pedant (cuistre), the executioner.
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Notes:
[1] Harmand (de la Meuse): "Anecdotes relatives ? la Revolution." "He
was dressed like a tough cab-driver. He had a disturbed look and an
eye always in motion; he acted in an abrupt, quick and jerky way. A
constant restlessness gave a convulsive contraction to his muscles and
features which likewise affected his manner of walking so that he
didn't walk but hopped."
[2] Chevremont, "Jean Paul Marat;" also Alfred Bougeard, "Marat"
passim. These two works, with numerous documents, are panegyrics of
Marat.- Bougeat, I., II (description of Marat by Fabre d'Eglantine);
II., 259 and I., 83. - "Journal de la Republique Fran?aise," by
Marat, No.93, January 9, 1793. " I devote only two out of the twenty
four hours to sleep, and only one hour to my meals, toilette and
domestic necessities.
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