These three movements were born spontaneously and independently of the initiative of a few French patriots who had a place in the old political groups and parties.

I am determined to hold on as long as possible, but if I should disappear, I should not have had the time to familiarize my successors with the necessary information.

My task is becoming more and more delicate, while the difficulties increase constantly.

These three movements were born spontaneously and independently of the initiative of a few French patriots who had a place in the old political groups and parties.