In the American colonies, the main problem of liberty has been solved, demonstrated and practiced in such a manner as not to leave much to be said by European institutions.

When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties.

Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.

I read, I study, I examine, I listen, I reflect, and out of all of this I try to form an idea into which I put as much common sense as I can.

Insurrection is the most sacred of rights and the most indispensable of duties.

If the liberties of the American people are ever destroyed, they will fall by the hands of the clergy.

In my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous.

All that you are, all that I owe to you, justifies my love.

True republicanism is the sovereignty of the people. There are natural and imprescriptible rights which an entire nation has no right to violate.

Humanity has gained its suit; Liberty will nevermore be without an asylum.

If you were lost for America, there is nobody who could keep the army and the revolution [going] for six months.

Imagination is cheap as long as you don't have to worry about the details.

I think the pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of reality because illusion never leaves us ultimately happy.

A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until a majority of voters discover that they can vote themselves largess out of the public treasury.

Become corrupt, corrupt, and you will cease to suffer!" This has been the cry of all cities to man.

I'm not allowed to make a joke. It is a bit unfair how I'm treated. I thought it was a joke. I got calls and messages. I would rather not to have to worry about things like that. It is disappointing.

One of the characteristics of the young is "I want it now."

When you're sad, you're not sad. You are merely oblivious to the good things in your life. There is always a crack of light in the darkness. Find it.

The Northern idea of form is more of a process. The various units of the form overlap. You can't tell where some things stop and new things start. This is typical of Sibelius.

Those who are fired with an enthusiastic idea and who allow it to take hold and dominate their thoughts find that new worlds open for them. As long as enthusiasm holds out, so will new opportunities.

Every moment of life is a step toward the grave. [Fr., Chaque instant de la vie est un pas vers la mort.]