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

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

To do something right it must be done twice. The first time instructs the second.

If Nature is opposed, we will fight her and make her obbey us.

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

Out of the most secure things, the most secure is to doubt.