It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by defying it that the brave escape.

Your destiny is that of a man, your vows those of a god.

To make a vow for life is to make oneself a slave.

Not all citizens can be equally strong; but they can all be equally free.

History is but the record of crimes and misfortunes. L'histoire n'est que le tableau des crimes et des malheurs

Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool.

We never live; we are always in the expectation of living.