Quote by: Marquis de Lafayette

When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties.

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Author Bio

  • NameMarquis de Lafayette
  • DescriptionFrench general and politician
  • AliasesLafayette; Marquis de Lafayette
  • BornSeptember 6, 1757
  • DiedMay 19, 1834
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionOfficer; Politician
  • AwardsKnight Of The Royal And Military Order Of Saint Louis; Names Inscribed Under The Arc De Triomphe; Honorary Citizen Of The United States