What is liberte egalite fraternite

This motto was inscribed again on the pediments of public buildings on the occasion of the celebration of 14 July It appears in the constitutions of and and is today an integral part of our national heritage.

It is found on items used by the general public such as coins and postage stamps. Go to the main menu Go to the mobile menu Go to main content. Would you like a general introduction to the exciting events of the French Revolution? Or are you looking for inspiration? You can find any of these and so much more because this site includes images, text documents, 13 songs, 13 maps, a timeline, and a glossary as well as 12 topical essays.

For a deeper, contextual understanding of the French Revolution as a whole, this site provides a series of essays and links to external resources that cover all the main developments from Liberty, or the right to live freely and without oppression or undue restriction from the authorities, is a core value in a democratic society. So too is equality. This is not only about treating each other as equals, but also that every person is viewed equally under the law.

Fraternity is not about gender or college social clubs — though the gender connotation absolutely existed when the motto was first uttered — but rather that we should all be kind and supportive to one another. The idea that people should treat each other fairly and respectfully, and that rulers should treat their subjects thusly, is very old. Although there is some debate about who first uttered the phrase, credit is most often given to Maximilien de Robespierre, a French statesman who campaign for suffrage for all adult men and an end to slavery.

In response to its inclusion, journalist Olympe de Gouges wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen as a response. And it was not the only slogan used during or after the French Revolution. It was a clear shot at the power of the monarchy and clergy — all men are equal in the eyes of God, and none shall be denied the rights afforded to others. Stay in the loop.