Man has to suffer. When he has no real afflictions, he invents some.

Like bones to the human body, the axle to the wheel, the wing to the bird, and the air to the wing, so is liberty the essence of life. Whatever is done without it is imperfect.

A knowledge of different literatures is the best way to free one's self from the tyranny of any of them.

Literature is the most beautiful of countries

He who uses the office he owes to the voters wrongfully and against them is a thief.

Day and night I always dream with open eyes." - José Martí

But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible.