The guiding principles of the French revolution are summed up in the phrase Revolutions and National States in the Atlantic World The guiding principles of the French revolution are summed up in the phrase a. "no taxation without representation." b. "peace, bread, land." c. "let them eat cake." d. "all men are created equal." e. "liberty, equality, fraternity." Answer: E Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+