Oh, it were better to be a poor fisherman than to meddle with the government of men.

One must never compromise with tyrants. One can only strike at kings through the head. Nothing can be expected from European kings except by force of arms. I vote for the death of the tyrant.

To conquer [our enemies] we must dare, and dare again, and dare for ever; and thus will France be saved

In revolutions authority remains with the greatest scoundrels.

You [Robespierre] will follow us soon. Your house will be beaten down and salt sown in the place where it stood.

Show my head to the people. It is worth seeing.

Boldness, and again boldness, and always boldness!