Among the popular and representative systems of government I do not approve of the federal system: it is too perfect; and it requires virtues and political talents much superior to our own.

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

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.

The Ignorance the people live in leads them to commit mistakes against their own happiness

If Nature is against us, we shall fight Nature and make it obey.

Do not compare your material forces with those of the enemy. Spirit cannot be compared with matter. You are human beings, they are beasts. You are free, they are slaves.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion is a right.