Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau Quotes

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The most chaste woman may be the most voluptuous, if she loves.

Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

Go and tell those who have sent you that we are here by the will of the nation and that we shall not leave save at the point of bayonets.

Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

The worst of all countries is the one in which we have no friends.

Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

I have always perceived, or nearly so, the defects of those I love; and such defects are the only ones I can see clearly. But for the want of archangels, we must love imperfect creatures.

Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

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Born: March 9, 1749

Died: April 2, 1791 (aged 42)

Bio: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau was a leader of the early stages of the French Revolution. A noble, he was involved before 1789 in numerous scandals that left his reputation in ruins.

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