May the friends of America rejoice! May her enemies be humbled and her censors silenced at the news of her noble exertions in continuance of those principles which have placed her so high in the annals of history and among the nations of the earth. Marquis de Lafayette americaannalcensor 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
I had displeased the jacobins by blaming their aristocratic usurpation of legitimate powers; the priests of all sorts by claiming religious liberty; the anarchists by repressing them; and the conspirators by rejecting their offers. Marquis de Lafayette anarchistaristocraticblame share on social
The good fortune of America is closely tied to the good fortune of all humanity. Marquis de Lafayette americacloselyfortune 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
