The revolution ate its children

It is with regret that I pronounce the fatal truth: Louis ought to perish rather than a hundred thousand virtuous citizens; Louis must die that the country may live

Any institution which does not suppose the people good, and the magistrate corruptible, is evil

When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery.

Omelettes are not made without breaking eggs

The general will rules in society as the private will governs each separate individual.