I am not, gentlemen, of those who believe that one can suppress suffering in this world.

Suffering is a divine law.

But I am of those who think and who affirm that one can destroy misery.

Notice it well, gentlemen, I do not say diminish, lessen, limit, circumscribe.

I say destroy.

Legislators and governors must think about it constantly, for in such matter,

as long as the possible is not done, the duty is not fulfilled.