It was common for him to say, that he acknowledged as true patriots those only who, like himself, "etaient capables de boire une verre de sang,"("were capable of drinking a glass of blood.") D'Artigoyte distinguished himself by such scandalous violations of morals and decency, that they are not fit to be recited.

Also: "Ce sont des bêtises ou des enfances dont il n'y a que de bonnes gens qui soient capables" (id. 2e partie).