The revolution must end and the republic must begin. In our constitution, right must take the place of duty, welfare that of virtue, and self-defense that of punishment. Everyone must be able to prevail and to live according to one's own nature.


Act I. - Dantons Tod (Danton's Death) (1835)

Georg Büchner Quotes

The revolution must end and the republic must begin. In our constitution, right must take the place of duty, welfare that of virtue, and self-defense ...

The revolution must end and the republic must begin. In our constitution, right must take the place of duty, welfare that of virtue, and self-defense ...

The revolution must end and the republic must begin. In our constitution, right must take the place of duty, welfare that of virtue, and self-defense ...

The revolution must end and the republic must begin. In our constitution, right must take the place of duty, welfare that of virtue, and self-defense ...