Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre, (6 May 1758 - 28 July 1794) French lawyer, statesman, one of the most influential figures of the French Revolution, member of the Constituent Assembly, Jacobin Club Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre quotesMaximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre QuotesMaximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre The secret of liberty is to enlighten men, as that of tyranny is to keep them in ignorance.~ Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre The most extravagant idea that can be born in the head of a political thinker is to believe that it suffices for people to enter, weapons in hand, among a foreign people and expect to have its laws and constitution embraced. No one loves armed missionaries; the first lesson of nature and prudence is to repulse them as enemies.~ Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print