“There are no tyrants if there are no slaves”

“There are no tyrants if there are no slaves.”

“The people do not complain because they have no voice; do not move because they are lethargic, and you say that they do not suffer because you have not seen their hearts bleed.”

“Let us not ask for miracles, let us not ask for concern with what is good for the country of him who comes as a stranger to make his fortune and leave afterwards.”

“The example could encourage others who only fear to start.”

“For myself I think that one wrong does not right the other, and forgiveness cannot be won with useless tears or alms to the Church.”

“I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them.”