Establish liberty on a rock of brass.

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

It is with regret that I pronounce the fatal truth: Louis ought to perish rather than a hundred thousand virtuous citizens; Louis must die that the country may live

To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency; to forgive them is cruelty.

Establish liberty on a rock of brass.

The general will rules in society as the private will governs each separate individual.

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