How did Georges Danton’s political position become more moderate in late 1793?

In the autumn of 1793, Georges Danton’s political position shifted toward moderation as his disapproval of the Reign of Terror intensified. Rather than intervening personally at first, he allowed his allies to criticize government policy and eventually withdrew from political life, citing health and family reasons.12

Upon returning to Paris in November 1793, Danton actively sought to stabilize the Revolutionary government and slow its radical drive. He opposed the excesses of the anti-Christian movement and the separation of church and state. By December 1, 1793, he openly challenged the Revolutionary radicals, effectively becoming the leader of the moderate opposition, known as the Indulgents. Alongside figures like Camille Desmoulins, Danton criticized the systemic terror of the government, aiming to protect his associates and steer the Revolution away from the extreme policies advocated by Jacques Hébert and his faction.13