"The pledge of a man who has never broken his word."
"What inspired your wish for equality?"
"The inferior condition in which I was born."
"What the hatred of those above you?"
"That is my secret; yet it is known to you; why do you want me to say aloud what I hesitate to say in a whisper to myself?"
"Will you walk in the way to Equality and with you lead all those whom you can control?"
"Yes."
"As far as your will and strength can go, will you overthrow all obstacles opposing the freedom of France and the emancipation of the world?"
"I will."