The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.

War lives on despotism and is not waged with God's love.

Among the popular and representative systems of government I do not approve of the federal system: it is too perfect; and it requires virtues and political talents much superior to our own.

A state too expensive in itself, or by virtue of its dependencies, ultimately falls into decay.

A people that loves freedom will in the end be free.

Colombians! My last wish is for the happiness of the patria. If my death contributes to the end of partisanship and the consolidation of the union, I shall be lowered in peace into my grave.

The freedom of the New World is the hope of the Universe.