Republican democracy is overperfect and demands political virtues and talents far superior to our own.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion is a right.

An ignorant people is the blind instrument of its own destruction.

The art of victory is learned in defeat.

Flee the country where a lone man holds all power: It is a nation of slaves.

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

A people that loves freedom will in the end be free.

Do not compare your material forces with those of the enemy. Spirit cannot be compared with matter. You are human beings, they are beasts. You are free, they are slaves.

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

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

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.

Crying is for plain women. Pretty women go shopping.

You were right. I'm going to make you want things you never knew you wanted.

Each new season grows from the leftovers from the past. That is the essence of change and change is the basic law.

Disease often tells its secrets in a casual parenthesis.

I do work too hard sometimes, but my mom is such an inspiration. She tells me to 'chill out' and not take things so seriously. She will say: 'Go and have a massage.'

It's not showing off if you back it up.

I like to dry brush which is really detoxifying for the skin. Exercise is also really important for me for balance and to get those endorphins going.

I'd been in love before - I was always in love.

I consider the Detroit Red Wings one of the greatest franchises in any sport. For a player to come in and play, it's so special to wear the jersey.

Life is a big collaboration. And we can't navigate it alone.