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

"Colombians! My last wish is for the happiness of the patria. If my death contributes to the end of partisanship and t…"

"The three greatest fools of History have been Jesus Christ, Don Quixote . . . and me!"

"Do not compare your material forces with those of the enemy. Spirit cannot be compared with matter. You are human bei…"

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

"A state too expensive in itself, or by virtue of its dependencies, ultimately falls into decay; its free government i…"

"Among the popular and representative systems of government I do not approve of the federal system: it is too perfect;…"

"The most grievous error committed by Venezuela in making her start on the political stage was, as none can deny, her …"

"Venezuelans! An army of brothers, sent by the Supreme Congress of New Granada, has come to liberate you, and is now a…"

"Flee the country where a lone man holds all power: It is a nation of slaves. - Speech spoken in Caracas on 1814, Janu…"