It was in the dust of the seigneurial archives that I discovered the frightful mysteries of the usurpations of the noble caste. - François-Noël Babeuf

" "

It was in the dust of the seigneurial archives that I discovered the frightful mysteries of the usurpations of the noble caste.

English
Collect this quote

About François-Noël Babeuf

François-Noël Babeuf, known as Gracchus Babeuf, (23 November 1760 - 27 May 1797) (8 prairial year V), was a French revolutionary. He fomented the conjuration des Égaux (conspiracy of the Equals) against the Directory to enforce the constitution of 1793. He was guillotined. His doctrine babouvisme (Babeufism) is a precursor of communism.

Also Known As

Native Name: Gracchus Babeauf
Alternative Names: Gracchus Babeuf François Noel Baboeuf François-Noël Baboeuf François Noël Babeuf François-Noel Baboeuf François Noel Babeuf
Enhance Your Quote Experience

Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by François-Noël Babeuf

L'éducation est une monstruosité lorsqu'elle est inégale, lorsqu'elle est le patrimoine exclusif d'une portion de l'association; puisqu'alors elle devient la main de cette portion, un amas de machines, une provisions d'armes de toutes sortes, à l'aide desquelles cette première portion combat l'autre qui est désarmé.

Loading...