It is harder to maintain the balance of freedom than it is to endure the weight of tyranny.

Nations will march towards the apex of their greatness at the same pace as their education. Nations will soar if their education soars; they will regress if it regresses. Nations will fall and sink in darkness if education is corrupted or completely abandoned

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

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

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.

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

It is harder to maintain the balance of freedom than it is to endure the weight of tyranny.