When there is in nature no fixed condition, how much less must there be in the life of a people, beings endowed with mobility and movement!

The tyranny of some is possible only through the cowardice of others.

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.

But because their ancestors were men of righteousness, shall we consent to the abuses of their degenerate descendants? Because they did us a great good, would we be guilty if we prevented them from doing us evil?

I die without seeing dawn's light shining on my country... You, who will see it, welcome it for me...don't forget those who fell during the nighttime.

I have to believe much in God because I have lost my faith in man.

I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them.