Alphonse de Lamartine, (1790- 1869) - French writer, poet, politician who was instrumental in the foundation of the Second Republic and the continuation of the Tricolore as the flag of France Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-3] of 3 Alphonse de Lamartine quotesAlphonse de Lamartine QuotesAlphonse de Lamartine Void of freedom, what would virtue be?~ Alphonse de Lamartine Republicanism and ignorance are in bitter antagonism.~ Alphonse de Lamartine At twenty every one is republican.~ Alphonse de Lamartine Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print