The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.

God is merciful to all, as he has been to you; he is first a father, then a judge.

As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it.

Hatred is blind; rage carries you away; and he who pours out vengeance runs the risk of tasting a bitter draught.

I know what happiness and what despair are, and I never make a jest of such feelings. Take it, then, but in exchange —

Starvation!" exclaimed the abbe, springing from his seat. "Why, the vilest animals are not suffered to die by such a death as that. The very dogs that wander houseless and homeless in the streets find some pitying hand to cast them a mouthful of bread; and that a man, a Christian, should be allowed to perish of hunger in the midst of other men who call themselves Christians, is too horrible for belief. Oh, it is impossible - utterly impossible!

Haste is a poor counselor