But for the first part there is only violence needed; for the second genius is required.

Barnave had talent only.

He had something more, however--he had a heart, and he was a good man.

The first excesses of his language were in him but the excitements of the tribune; he was desirous of tasting the popular applause, and it was showered upon him beyond his real merit.

Hereafter it was not with Mirabeau he was about to measure his strength; it was with the Revolution in all its force.