The error of those who reason by precedents drawn from antiquity, respecting the rights of man, is that they do not go far enough into antiquity.

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

Kill the king but spare the man.

I fear not, I see not reason for fear. In the end we will be the victors. For though at times the flame of liberty may cease to shine, the ember will never expire.

Lay then the axe to the root, and teach governments humanity. It is their sanguinary punishments which corrupt mankind.

To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches.

It is important that we should never lose sight of this distinction. We must not confuse the peoples with their governments.