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.

Damn it, how will I ever get out of this labyrinth?

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

Republican democracy is overperfect and demands political virtues and talents far superior to our own.

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

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

Do not adopt the best system of government, but the one most likely to succeed.