Any institution which does not suppose the people good, and the magistrate corruptible, is evil

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

The revolution ate its children

Any institution which does not suppose the people good, and the magistrate corruptible, is evil.

When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery.

Omelettes are not made without breaking eggs