Simon Bolivar Quotes on Politics
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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 of small republics is stability: the character of large republics is mutability.
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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.
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How will I ever get out of this labyrinth?
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If my death contributes to the end of the parties and the consolidation of the Union, I shall go quietly to my grave.
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The United States seems destined by Providence to plague the American continent with misery in the name of liberty. (1829)