"I never thought the day would come when I would envy the fate of a private individual."

"I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all."

"There will be massacres in the name of revenge. There will be massacres to gain twenty-four hours in order to have time to escape. Everyone is armed. Things will be in a deplorable state, and crime an…"

"I have been wrong, but I have always been sincere."

"It is quite certain that in seeing the people who treat us so well despite their own misfortune, we are more obliged than ever to work hard for their happiness."