"I was born a slave, but nature gave me the soul of a free man."

"Do they think that men who have been able to enjoy the blessing of liberty will calmly see it snatched away?"

"I was born a slave, but I have the right to be free."

"Brothers and friends, I am Toussaint Louverture; perhaps my name has made itself known to you. I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in St. Domingue. I am working to make t…"

"I will tear off the epaulets of the officers who do not march; and I will shoot the soldiers who resist. I want work and order."