A state too expensive in itself, or by virtue of its dependencies, ultimately falls into decay; its free government is transformed into a tyranny; it disregards the principles which it should preserve, and finally degenerates into despotism. The distinguishing characteristic… — Simon Bolivar Copy Share Image
“Slavery is the daughter of darkness: an ignorant people is a blind instrument of its own destruction” — Simón Bolívar Copy Share Image
Do not compare your material forces with those of the enemy. Spirit cannot be compared with matter. You are human beings, they are beasts.… — Simon Bolivar Copy Share Image
In the unity of our nations rests the glorious future of our peoples. — Simon Bolivar Copy Share Image
Flee the country where a lone man holds all power: It is a nation of slaves. — Simon Bolivar Copy Share Image
Colombians! My last wish is for the happiness of the patria. If my death contributes to the end of partisanship and the consolidation of… — Simon Bolivar Copy Share Image
It is harder to release a nation from servitude than to enslave a free nation. — Simon Bolivar Copy Share Image
