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.

War lives on despotism and is not waged with God's love.

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

He who serves a revolution ploughs a sea.

The freedom of the New World is the hope of the Universe.

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.

Legislators could certainly do with a school of morals.