Robespierre is ambitious too, but I think he is really acting according to his principles, such as they are.

He would be pitiless too, but he would murder on principle.
"He would sign unmoved the order for a hundred heads to fall if he thought their falling necessary or even useful for the course of the Revolution, but I do not think he would shed a drop of blood to satisfy private enmity.

They call him the 'incorruptible.' He is more dangerous than Danton, for he has no vices.

He lives simply, and they say is fond of birds and pets.

I do not think we should make much of either Danton or him, even if we got them in our power.
"Danton would be like a wild beast in a snare.