I have been ever of the opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.

All modern revolutions have ended in a reinforcement of the power of the state.

Revolutions are not about trifles, but they are produced by trifles. 

If not us, who? If not now, when?

Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.

The children of the revolution are always ungrateful, and the revolution must be grateful that it is so.

Insurrection of thought always precedes insurrection of arms.

Revolutions are celebrated when they are no longer dangerous. 

There is a kind of revolution of so general a character that it changes the mental tastes as well as the fortunes of the world.