Many houses were still full of light when, at the close of March 22, the people of the Círculo returned to their homes, which were gladdened with a fleeting gladness by an hour of justice - for there are still many slaves, black and white, in Puerto Rico!

Only those who spread treachery, fire, and death out of hatred for the prosperity of others are undeserving of pity.

To beautify life is to give it an object.

Charm is a product of the unexpected.

Men are like the stars; some generate their own light while others reflect the brilliance they receive.

To change masters is not to be free.

A grain of poetry suffices to season a century.