Religion is an essential part of public order. Without a belief in God we would soon loose our confidence in victory. - Pasquale Paoli

I am determined that the "other side of the mountains" must form part of the Corsican State, all Corsica must be free.

We are brothers and not subjects. If our loyalty is proved the Commissioners ought not to arraign themselves against us. Certainly our people will not suffer arbitrary power and he abuse of authority under a Republican constitution. The Corsican people cannot be reconciled to despotism.

But what is [Bartolomeo] Arena but a four-day patriot? I drank in liberty with my mother's milk, but they and their connections whirl about with every wind. My patriotism is of long standing. I have been a patriot for 65 years. I am hardly likely to submit to the censure of slaves who have known liberty for only three.