No good water comes from a muddy spring. No sweet fruit comes from a bitter seed.

Let us not ask for miracles, let us not ask for concern with what is good for the country of him who comes as a stranger to make his fortune and leave afterwards.

To foretell the destiny of a nation, it is necessary to open a book that tells of her past.

Man is multiplied by the number of languages he possesses and speaks.

For myself I think that one wrong does not right the other, and forgiveness cannot be won with useless tears or alms to the Church.

I wish to show those who deny us Patriotism that we know how to die for our country and convictions.

I want to show to those who deprive people the right to love of country, that when we know how to sacrifice ourselves for our duties and convictions, death does not matter if one dies for those one loves – for his country and for others dear to him.