Jean-Sylvain Bailly

Elite Philosopher Scientist. Observatory Builder. French Academy 1783. Mayor of Paris 1789-91. Fights inequality. Violence is not the answer.

[Jean-Sylvain Bailly @JS_Bailly]

The emperor and the empire are dead, but the Kingdom of France endures. Long live Louis the Desired and long live France. #frOSU17

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On top of everything, the mess in Spain just reiterates that our nation needs to re-evaluate its objectives #Blaufarb #frOSU17

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Interesting how our leader's decline mimics the velocity of his rise to power #frOSU17

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It's not that the Russians refused to surrender, per se, it's more that there was nothing fearful to surrender to... #Berisina #frOSU17

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To think that it was not violence, but lack of planning, that lost us valuable French lives... Shameful! #Berisina #frOSU17

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True. France doesn't need to be the police of Europe @Etta_Palm17. But it's normal to believe that our nation has the most to offer #frOSU17

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@SieyesJoseph While I am not as sure as you about Napoleon, a change in government, along with real leadership was definitely needed. #frOSU17

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Factionalism has done irreparable harm to France. Napoleons refusal to be a "man of party" is a welcome change, indeed. #mason84 #frOSU17

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Upon the French victory at Austerlitz, the "Hollow" Roman Empire has finally crumbled. The Germanic menace has been eviscerated. #frOSU17

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After ten years of chaos, perhaps Napoleon is the man we need to restore order. Maybe as Emperor he can be our own Caesar Augustus. #frOSU17

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The entire Mediterranean Campaign was a mistake from the start. Let the Anglo and the Turk fight over the sands. #frOSU17

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Regarding your Tweet with the picture, @mayor_petion, should we not worry about spreading our national values too thin? #frOSU17

[Jean-Sylvain Bailly @JS_Bailly]

France is regaining a powerful position in Europe. But is it being done according to the values of our ancestors? #frOSU17

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On the other hand his ability to overcome the hurdle of rivaling ambitions and societal oppression inspires awe. #Blaufarb #frOSU17

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On one hand the hardship surrounding his rise to power was worrying (#Blaufarb) and the violence surrounding his actions appalling #frOSU17

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It's not too clear how to judge the influence of this man's actions. #frOSU17

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Robespierre, the true believer, met his fate today. The purity of his vision for the Republic was corrupted by his zeal. #frOSU17

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@GJDanton89 Shall this turmoil never end? Danton today, who tomorrow? #frOSU17

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Robespierre has lost his senses. The conflagration he stoked is now consuming him. #frOSU17

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The Law on Suspects is little more than a proscription. Sulla would be proud. #mason55 #frOSU17