A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die... - Marquis de Lafayette

"A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die, and in order to die he must first awake."

Marquis de Lafayette Philosophy

Military General, Revolutionary French 1757–1834

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"Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country."

"My heart is fully American."

"Since the idea of liberty illuminates the world, let us march forward."

"I am not a king. I am nothing but a citizen."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."