May the friends of America rejoice! May her enemies be humbled and her censors silenced at the news of her noble exertions… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
If you were lost for America, there is nobody who could keep the army and the revolution [going] for six months. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
In America there are none poor, and none even that can be called peasants. Each citizen has some property, and all citizens… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
It is the pride of my heart to have been one of the earliest adopted sons of America. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
My grand affair appears settled, for America is certain of her independence, humanity has gained her cause, and liberty will never be… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
During my last voyage to America, I enjoyed the happiness of seeing that revolution completed, and, thinking of the one that would… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
My heart has always been truly convinced that in serving the cause of America, I am fighting for the interests of France. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
The good fortune of America is closely tied to the good fortune of all humanity. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
Never was a man further from a partiality for Spain than I am. But I think I now have left them in… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
Our articles of confederation ought to be revised and measures immediately taken to invigorate the Continental Union. Depend upon it: there lies… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
Any commands which Congress may have for me shall be cheerfully executed by one of their earliest soldiers, whose happiness it is… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
Nothing hurts so much the interest and reputation of America as to hear of their intestine quarrels. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
May the friends of America rejoice! May her enemies be humbled and her censors silenced at the news of her noble exertions in continuance… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
The Huron and Iroquois forests are peopled by my friends; with me, the despots of Europe and their courts are the savages. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
The Emperor Napoleon, ascending gradually from his post of national magistrate to seat himself upon a throne without limits, seems to have wished to… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
If the liberties of the American people are ever destroyed, they will fall by the hands of the clergy. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
If you were lost for America, there is nobody who could keep the army and the revolution [going] for six months. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
I have found a unique opportunity to distinguish myself and to learn my trade. I am a general officer in the army of the… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
In America there are none poor, and none even that can be called peasants. Each citizen has some property, and all citizens have the… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
May the States be so bound to each other as forever to defy European politics. Upon that union, their consequence, their happiness, will depend.… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
In my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
The king knows with what ardor and perseverance I have at all times been devoted to the cause of liberty and to the principles… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
One time, I was given an essay topic: to describe a perfect horse, whom the mere sight of the rider's whip would make obedient.… — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
