The reign of terror to which France submitted has been more justly termed "the reign of cowardice." One knows not which most to execrate,--the nation that could submit to suffer such atrocities, or that low and bloodthirsty demagogue that could inflict them. France, in succumbing to such a wretch as Robespierre, exhibited, not her patience, but her pusillanimity.


Remarks on the Talents of Lord Byron and the Tendencies of Don Juan (ed. 1823)

Charles Caleb Colton Quotes

The reign of terror to which France submitted has been more justly termed the reign of cowardice. One knows not which most to execrate,--the nation...

The reign of terror to which France submitted has been more justly termed the reign of cowardice. One knows not which most to execrate,--the nation...

The reign of terror to which France submitted has been more justly termed the reign of cowardice. One knows not which most to execrate,--the nation...

The reign of terror to which France submitted has been more justly termed the reign of cowardice. One knows not which most to execrate,--the nation...