The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant.

Establish liberty on a rock of brass.

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

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.

No one loves armed missionaries; the first lesson of nature and prudence is to repulse them as enemies.

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