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I became obnoxious to the Jacobins because I reprobated their aristocracy, which aimed at usurping all legitimate authority.

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

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Do not calculate what I have done, for I shall accept no recompense. Calculate the public advantage, the welfare and liberty of my country, and believe that I shall refuse no burden, no danger, provided that, at the hour of tranquillity, I may return to private life, for there now remains but one step for my ambition - that of arriving at zero.

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During my last voyage to America, I enjoyed the happiness of seeing that revolution completed, and, thinking of the one that would probably occur in France, I said in a speech to Congress, published everywhere except in the 'French Gazette,' 'May this revolution serve as a lesson to oppressors and as an example to the oppressed!'

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If the king refuses the constitution, I shall oppose him; if he accepts it, I shall defend him; and the day on which he gave himself up as my prisoner secured me more fully to his service than if he had promised me half his kingdom.

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The continental troops have as much courage and real discipline as those that are opposed to them. They are more inured to privation, more patient than Europeans, who, on these two points, cannot be compared to them.

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From an early period, I had the happiness to rank among the foremost in the American Revolution. In the affection and confidence of the people, I am proud to say, I have a great share.

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The good fortune of America is closely tied to the good fortune of all humanity.

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Laws must be clear, precise, and uniform for all citizens.

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It is the pride of my heart to have been one of the earliest adopted sons of America.

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Biography

Nationality: French

Type: Revolutionary

Born: September 6th, 1757

Died: May 20th, 1834

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