Marquis de Lafayette

"Wisdom is the application of knowledge."

"Nothing is so apt to disturb mankind as a change in the state of affairs."

"The day when we shall see the standard of freedom planted on the heights of the Andes."

"A learned man might be inclined to talk more than act."

"Justice and truth ought to be the invariable character of a good magistrate."

"The happiness of my life depends upon the conduct of others."

"I never had a design of altering the form of government in my country."

"The peculiarity of every American is that he believes himself and his country to be superior to all others."

"In the hour of victory, one is troubled by no doubt."

"I am what I am meant to be."

"A man advances by building upon what has gone before him."

"The safeguard of the state is the love of the people."

"I have been endeavoring by every means in my power to promote peace."

"Knowledge is the most democratic source of power."

"The path of wisdom is straight and even."

"Nature is the judge of truth."

"In the long run, the people are the judge."

"I would like to see America accomplish its greatest potential."

"Evil can never be remedied but by good."

"A good man will take care of his family."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"Fortune is a woman who smiles upon the brave."

"I would rather be a free man than a king in chains."

"The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits which favor that theory."

"There is nothing more essential in government than an absolute punctuality in the execution of laws."

"The spirit of independence is a noble spirit that should inspire all nations."

"In the world as it is, you will sometimes be betrayed."

"I have devoted my life to the cause of American independence."

"True freedom means the ability to change one's mind."

"A nation which never believes in or supports the development of human character will not long endure."