Quotes

A collection of quotes about humanity by Louise Michel. Her philosophies on the human condition, the Paris Commune, hunger, work, freedom and revolution.

A collection of Louise Michel’s most fiery and eloquent quotes as she represented herself on the charges of overthrowing the Government, wearing men’s clothing.

A collection of quotes and recollections of Louise Michel about her early life in the French Haute-Marne, and the origins of her passion for revolution.

  “Men, their declarations notwithstanding, although they appeared to help us, were always content with just the appearance… It convinced me that we women must simply take our place without begging for it. The issue of political rights is dead. Equal education, equal trades… that is what was real in our program… Evolution is ended, … Read more

“As far back as I can remember, the origin of my revolt… was my horror at the tortures inflicted on animals.”