Toussaint L'Ouverture

Military General, Revolutionary Haitian 1743 – 1803

Led the Haitian Revolution and abolished slavery.

385 quotes

"The seed of revolution grows in the heart of the oppressed."
Change
"To live under the rule of law is to live in freedom."
Freedom
"The test of leadership is how you respond in the hour of crisis."
Leadership
"We must choose between chains and dignity."
Courage
"Music is the voice of the soul."
Music
"Nature teaches us that adaptation is survival."
Nature
"I have given everything to my country; what more can be asked?"
"The grateful heart is the heart that is free."
Gratitude
"Imagination is the first step toward creation."
Imagination
"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice."
Peace
"We do not ask for pity; we demand recognition of our humanity."
"The philosopher thinks, but the revolutionary acts."
Philosophy
"Children are the future; educate them with the truth."
Education
"Strength is not found in numbers, but in conviction."
Strength
"I have broken the chains; now we must forge a new society."
Change
"Death is nothing compared to the loss of liberty."
Freedom
"The beauty of freedom is that it belongs to all."
Beauty
"We must work with our hands and think with our minds."
Work
"Kindness to others is the highest form of civilization."
Kindness
"Dreams without action are merely fantasies."
Dreams
"The health of a nation is measured by the welfare of its people."
Health
"Adventure calls to those brave enough to answer."
Adventure
"We are authors of our own destiny."
Motivation
"Inspiration comes to those who persist in their efforts."
Inspiration
"Relationships built on respect endure all trials."
Relationships
"In solitude, the mind finds its greatest clarity."
Solitude
"The pursuit of happiness begins with the pursuit of justice."
Happiness
"Love of country is the highest virtue."
Love
"We must be willing to sacrifice for our children's future."
Family
"Truth will ultimately triumph over deception."
Truth