u/Americanmight1776

I am based lol

Before anyone starts typing away, no I don't agree with the racial politics of apartheid South Africa. I consider culture and ethnicity above race.

"May the States be so bound to each other as forever to defy European politics. Upon that union, their consequence, their happiness, will depend. This is the first wish of a heart more truly American than words can express." - Lafayette while serving with American forces, hoping that the U.S. would not fall victim to the politics and interference of Europe.

"Our articles of confederation ought to be revised and measures immediately taken to invigorate the Continental Union. Depend upon it: there lies the danger for America. This last stroke is wanting, and unless the states be strongly bound to each other, we have to fear from British and, indeed, from European politics." - Lafayette on the articles of confederation after learning they were going to possibly be replaced.

"May the friends of America rejoice! May her enemies be humbled and her censors silenced at the news of her noble exertions in continuance of those principles which have placed her so high in the annals of history and among the nations of the earth." - Lafayette after hearing criticisms by the French government regarding America falling behind on interest its payments to France.

"I have found a unique opportunity to distinguish myself and to learn my trade. I am a general officer in the army of the United States of America. My zeal in their cause and my frankness have won their trust." - From a letter written to his wife after coming to fight in the revolutionary war.

"Never was a man further from a partiality for Spain than I am. But I think I now have left them in a sincere and steady intention to cultivate the friendship of America." - Lafayette regarding his correspondence with Spain to strengthen their support for America.

*"*Any commands which Congress may have for me shall be cheerfully executed by one of their earliest soldiers, whose happiness it is to think that, at a less smiling moment, he had the honor to be adopted by America, and whose blood, exertions, and affections will in her good times, as they have been in her worst, be entirely at her service." -

Witten by Lafayette as he prepared to return to France flowing the revolutionary war.

America quotes:

"The moment I heard of America, I loved her; the moment I knew she was fighting for freedom, I burnt with a desire of bleeding for her; and the moment I shall be able to serve her, at any time, or in any part of the world, will be the happiest of my life."

"Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country."

"The welfare of America is intimately connected with the happiness of all mankind."

“I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs.”

“My grand affair appears settled, for America is certain of her independence, humanity has gained her cause, and liberty will never be without a place of refuge.”

“May these happy United States attain that complete splendour and prosperity which will illustrate the blessings of their government, and for ages to come rejoice the departed souls of their founders!”

"May this revolution serve as a lesson to oppressors and as an example to the oppressed!"

Liberty quotes:

"Nature has made men free and equal. The distinctions necessary for social order are only founded on general utility."

"I am astonished but not discouraged by my enormous responsibility. Devoted both from affection and duty to the cause of the people, I shall combat with equal ardor aristocracy, despotism, and faction."

"An irresistible passion that would induce me to believe in innate ideas, and the truth of prophecy, has decided my career. I have always loved liberty with the enthusiasm which actuates the religious man with the passion of a lover, and with the conviction of a geometrician... I viewed oppression of every sort with indignation.

Letter to George Washington on shortcomings and troubles in France:

“Our revolution is getting on as well as it can with a nation that has swallowed up liberty all at once, and is still liable to mistake licentiousness for freedom—the Assembly have more hatred to the ancient system than experience on the proper organization of a new, and constitutional government... there is much room for critics and calumnies... we still are pestered by two parties, the Aristocratic... and the factious which aims at the division of the Empire, and destruction of all authority...”

Am I based for my views?