When in our days Religion is made a political engine, she exposes herself to having her sacred character forgotten. The most tolerant become intolerant towards her. Believers, who believe something else besides what she teaches, retaliate by attacking her in… — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
“Freedom is the most precious property; I resisted the misery to keep my freedom.” — Pierre-Jean de Béranger Copy Share Image
What divides men is less a difference in ideas than a likeness in pretensions. — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
A man's reception depends upon his coat; his dismissal upon the wit he shows. — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
Glory is a shroud that posterity often tears from the shoulders of those who wore it when living. — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
Many have lived on a pedestal who will never have a statue when dead. — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
Adieu! 'tis love's last greeting, The parting hour is come! And fast thy soul is fleeting To seek its starry home. — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
When in our days Religion is made a political engine, she exposes herself to having her sacred character forgotten. The most tolerant become intolerant… — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
Gaily! gaily! close our ranks! Arm! Advance! Hope of France! Gaily! gaily! closed our ranks! Onward! Onward! Gauls and Franks! — Pierre-Jean de Beranger Copy Share Image
