Let those who desire a secure homeland conquer it. Let those who do not conquer it live under the whip and in exile, watched over like wild animals, cast from one country to another, concealing the death of their souls with a beggar's smile from the scorn of free men.

In truth, men speak too much of danger.

Hatred, slavery's inevitable aftermath.

Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.

The dagger plunged in the name of freedom is plunged into the breast of freedom.

Man loves liberty, even if he does not know that he loves it. He is driven by it and flees from where it does not exist.

The struggles waged by nations are weak only when they lack support in the hearts of their women.