In the line of liberty, the first act which can follow is the annihilation of royalty; in the line of equality, the first act which must follow is an attempt on all property.

Revolutions are not effected with metaphysical maxims--there must be an actual tangible prey to offer to the multitude that is led astray.

It is time, therefore, to end the Revolution.

It ought to stop at the moment when the nation is free, and when all Frenchmen are equal.

If it continue in trouble, it is dishonoured, and we with it; yes, all the world ought to agree that the common interest is involved in the close of the Revolution.