How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
A land-owner was saying: "This is a class of men that dreams of upsetting society." (1.8.339)
During a party, Frederick overhears some discussion about the class conflict. Those who own property are threatened by those demanding equality and the end of private property. And guess what? Frederick couldn't care less.
Quote #8
"Enough of metaphysics; no more phantoms! There is no need of dogmas in order to get the streets swept! It will be said that I am turning society upside down. Well, after all, where would be the harm of that?" (1.9.80)
Deslauriers always has an opinion, huh? This time, he's explaining his ideals to Frederick. He believes there's too much philosophy and not enough action, and he's seeking some pretty radical power inversions.
Quote #9
A fortnight afterwards, he renewed the same request, and the clerk administered a lecture to him on the extravagant habits to which he gave himself up in the Arnoux's society. (1.5.105)
Frederick's been kind of a crummy friend to Deslauriers, and Deslauriers isn't psyched about it. After all, he's been ditched mostly because of his class status. Plus, the debts that Frederick is accruing are causing financial problems for both of them.