No man can be subject to any laws, excepting those which have received the assent of himself or his representatives and which are promulgated beforehand and applied legally. Marquis de Lafayette applyassentexcept Change image and share on social
Protestants in France are under intolerable despotism. Although open persecution does not now exist, yet it depends upon the whim of the king, queen, parliament, or any of the ministry. Marquis de Lafayette dependdespotismexist Change image and share on social
Whatever may be my feelings of personal gratitude to the Navy of the United States, I feel myself under still greater obligations to them for the honor they have done to the American name in every part of the globe. Marquis de Lafayette americanfeelfeeling share on social
It is foolishly thought by some that democratical constitutions will not, cannot, last; that the States will quarrel with each other; that a king, or at least a nobility, are indispensable for the prosperity of a nation. Marquis de Lafayette constitutiondemocraticalfoolishly share on social
I am astonished but not discouraged by my enormous responsibility. Devoted both from affection and duty to the cause of the people, I shall combat with equal ardor aristocracy, despotism, and faction. Marquis de Lafayette affectionardoraristocracy Change image and share on social
Charleston is one of the best built, handsomest, and most agreeable cities that I have ever seen. Marquis de Lafayette agreeablebuildcharleston Change image and share on social
I experience for the American officers and soldiers that friendship which arises from having shared with them for a length of time dangers, sufferings, and both good and evil fortune. Marquis de Lafayette americanarisedanger Change image and share on social
I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs. Marquis de Lafayette addamericanbanner Change image and share on social
The exercise of natural rights has no limits but such as will ensure their enjoyment to other members of society. Marquis de Lafayette enjoymentensureexercise Change image and share on social
Let not ambition take possession of you; love the friends of the people, but reserve blind submission for the law and enthusiasm for liberty. Marquis de Lafayette ambitionblindenthusiasm Change image and share on social
