I have proved that liberty possesses no more deadly foe than war; I have proved that war, advised by men already objects of suspicion, was, in the hands of the executive power, nought save a means of annihilating the constitution, only the end of a plot against the Revolution.

Thus to favour these plans of war, under what pretext soever, is to associate ourselves with these treasonable plots against the Revolution.

All the patriotism in the world, all the pretended political commonplaces, cannot change the nature of things.

To inculcate, like M.Brissot and his friends, confidence in the executive power, and to call down public favour on the generals, is to disarm the Revolution of its last hope--the vigilance and energy of the nation.

In the horrible position in which despotism, intrigue, treason, and the general blindness have placed us, I consult alone my head and my heart.
I respect nothing, save my country; I obey nought, save truth.