Ambition, as that passion is generally understood,- a strong desire to rise above others, to occupy the first place, - formed no part of Lafayette's character. In him the passion was nothing more than a constant and irresistible wish to do good.
If you were lost for America, there is nobody who could keep the army and the revolution [going] for six months. - Marquis De Lafayette
If you were lost for America, there is nobody who could keep the army and the revolution [going] for six months.
- Marquis De Lafayette
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… - Marquis De Lafayette
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…
All that you are, all that I owe to you, justifies my love. - Marquis De Lafayette
All that you are, all that I owe to you, justifies my love.
In my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous. - Marquis De Lafayette
In my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous.
Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country. - Marquis De Lafayette
Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.
If the liberties of the American people are ever destroyed, they will fall by the hands of the clergy. - Marquis De Lafayette
If the liberties of the American people are ever destroyed, they will fall by the hands of the clergy.
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. - Marquis De Lafayette
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.
True republicanism is the sovereignty of the people. There are natural and imprescriptible rights which an entire nation has no right to violate. - Marquis De Lafayette
True republicanism is the sovereignty of the people. There are natural and imprescriptible rights which an entire nation has no right to violate.
Till the hour when the trump of the Archangel shall sound to announce that Time shall be no more, the name of Lafayette shall stand enrolled upon the… - Marquis De Lafayette
Till the hour when the trump of the Archangel shall sound to announce that Time shall be no more, the name of Lafayette shall stand enrolled upon the…
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