When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties.
Marquis de LafayetteAmbition, as that passion is generally understood,- a strong desire to rise above others, to occupy the first place, - formed no part of Lafayette's character. In him the passion was nothing more than a constant and irresistible wish to do good.
Marquis de LafayetteIn my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous.
Marquis de LafayetteInsurrection is the most sacred of rights and the most indispensable of duties.
Marquis de Lafayette