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.

He who serves a revolution ploughs a sea.

Slavery is the offspring of darkness.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion is a right.

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

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

Morals and lights are our first necessities.