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Carnot: "Memoires," II., 512. "In all deliberations on affairs he
contributed nothing but vague generalities."
[91] During this century all important Jacobin leaders, Hitler,
Mussolini, Lenin, Stalin, Castro etc. have in their turn followed
robespierre's example and bored their captive audiences with their
interminable speeches. (SR).
[92] Buchez et Roux, XXXIII., 406. (Speech delivered Thermidor 8th.)
The printed copy of the manuscript with corrections and erasures.
[93] Ibid., 420, 422, 427.
[94] Ibid., 428, 435, 436. "O day forever blessed! What a sight to
behold, the entire French people assembled together and rendering to
the author of nature the only homage worthy of him! How affecting each
object that enchants the eye and touches the heart of man! O honored
old age! O generous ardor of the young of our country! O the innocent,
pure joy of youthful citizens! O the exquisite tears of tender
mothers! O the divine charms of innocence and beauty! What majesty in
a great people happy in its strength, power and virtue!" - "No,
Charmette, No, death is not the sleep of eternity!" - "Remember, O,
People, that in a republic, etc." - "If such truths must be dissembled
then bring me the hemlock!"
[95] Speech, May 7, 1794.
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