A Quote by Georges Danton

One must never compromise with tyrants. One can only strike at kings through the head. Nothing can be expected from European kings except by force of arms. I vote for the death of the tyrant.

Georges Danton

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Georges Danton
French - Politician
October 26, 1759 - April 5, 1794

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