Citizens, not less generous than myself, let your most precious moments be employed in causing the past to be forgotten; let all my fellow-citizens swear never to recall the past; let them receive their misled brethren with open arms, and let them, in future, be on their guard against the traps of bad men.

When it shall be known that, at the time which I was accused of wishing to sunder this island from France - my benefactress - I repeated the oath of fidelity to her, I take pleasure in believing that the government I own, and my fellow-citizens, will render me the justice I merit, and that the enemies of my brethren will be reduced to silence.

I accept everything which is favorable for the people and the army; for myself, I wish to live in retirement.

I took up arms for the freedom of my color. It is our own - we will defend it or perish.

My first quote was, I don't want to hurt God's people. Jim Bakker's quote was, I was set up by a female.

I've been blessed by God to be able to perform.

From Roger Bacon, the 13th century Franciscan who pioneered the scientific method, to George Lemaitre, the 20th century Belgian priest who first developed a mathematical foundation for the 'Big Bang,' people of faith have played a key role in advancing scientific understanding.

The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.