Softness to traitors will destroy us all.

It has been said that terror is the principle of despotic government. Does your government therefore resemble despotism? Yes, as the sword that gleams in the hands of the heroes of liberty resembles that with which the henchmen of tyranny are armed ... The government of the revolution is liberty's despotism against tyranny.

By sealing our work with our blood, we may see at least the bright dawn of universal happiness.

Terror is nothing else than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible.

Establish liberty on a rock of brass.

One can...never create [freedom] by an invading force.

Terror is nothing more than justice, prompt, secure and inflexible.