A people that loves freedom will in the end be free. Simon Bolivar More Quotes by Simon Bolivar More Quotes From Simon Bolivar The freedom of the New World is the hope of the Universe. Simon Bolivar new-worlduniverseworld Let the entire system of government be strengthened, and let the balance of power be drawn up in such a manner that it will be permanent and incapable of decay because of its own tenuity. Simon Bolivar decaybalancegovernment Is it conceivable that a newly emancipated people can soar to the heights of liberty, and, unlike Icarus, neither have its wings melt nor fall into an abyss? Such a marvel is inconceivable and without precedent. There is no reasonable probability to bolster our hopes. Simon Bolivar wingspeoplefall 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. Simon Bolivar politicalgovernmentperfect If Nature is against us, we shall fight Nature and make it obey. Simon Bolivar fightingnatureifs Damn it, how will I ever get out of this labyrinth? Simon Bolivar bedtimelabyrinthalaska Do not adopt the best system of government, but the one most likely to succeed. Simon Bolivar systems-of-governmentsucceedgovernment Our hatred knows no bounds, and the war shall be to the death. Simon Bolivar resistancehatredwar Slavery is the offspring of darkness. Simon Bolivar offspringslaverydarkness Out of the most secure things, the most secure is to doubt. Simon Bolivar securedoubt A state too expensive in itself, or by virtue of its dependencies, ultimately falls into decay. Simon Bolivar decayvirtuefall War lives on despotism and is not waged with God's love. Simon Bolivar gods-lovedespotismwar When mankind was in its infancy, steeped in uncertainty, ignorance, and error, was it possible to foresee what system it would adopt for preservation. Simon Bolivar preservationerrorsignorance Republican democracy is overperfect and demands political virtues and talents far superior to our own. Simon Bolivar demanddemocracypolitical If Nature is opposed, we will fight her and make her obbey us. Simon Bolivar fightingifs Legislators could certainly do with a school of morals. Simon Bolivar legislatorsmoralschool Judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement. Simon Bolivar badjudgementexperience
