There can be no tyrants where there are no slaves.

The tyranny of some is possible only through the cowardice of others.

One only dies once, and if one does not die well, a good opportunity is lost and will not present itself again.

I honor the father in his son, not the son in his father. Each one receives a reward or punishment for his deeds, but not for the acts of others.

What is death to me? I have sown the seeds others will reap.

How long have you been away from the country?" Laruja asked Ibarra. "Almost seven years." "Then you have probably forgotten all about it." "Quite the contrary. Even if my country does seem to have forgotten me, I have always thought about it.

It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice.