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We shall distinguish in Robespierre two men, apostle of liberty, and Robespierre the most infamous of tyrants.

— François-Noël Babeuf

Nous distinguerons dans Robespierre deux hommes apôtre de la liberté et Robespierre le plus infâme des tyrans.

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