How many seemingly impossible things have been accomplished by resolute men because they had to do, or die?

When I was happy I thought I knew men, but it was fated that I should know them in misfortune only.

It is not necessary to prohibit or encourage oddities of conduct which are not harmful.

A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets.

When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means of ever injuring you.

Let the path be open to talent.

There shall be no Alps.