The history of Colombia is characterized by the courage and perseverance of its citizens. Every year on July 20th, the nation commemorates its freedom and honors the individuals who played a vital part in attaining this liberty. These valiant individuals dared to challenge the external forces that had seized control of Colombian territories. Their words, ideas, and contemplations remain of immense historical importance, reaffirming the principles upon which our nation was established. The heroes of Colombia’s liberation have left a enduring heritage that continues to echo in the present day.
Below are a few standout phrases that have made an impact on the nation’s history.
Mejores frases, pensamientos y reflexiones sobre la Independencia de Colombia
Next, we will remember quotes from other influential figures that shaped the history of Colombia.
“The art of overcoming is learned through defeats” Simón Bolívar.
“The first of all forces is public opinion” Simon Bolivar. Output: “The primary of all forces is the public perception” Simon Bolivar.
“Colonel, salute the motherland” Simón Bolívar to the commander of the cavalry Rondón, Pantano De Vargas.
“If nature opposes, we will fight against it and make it obey us” – Simón Bolívar.
Do not forget the example “Salavarrieta Policarpa.” I have more deaths and suffering for the value that I have, young and woman, than you can imagine. It is not late. If you knew the price of freedom, your luck would be different today. Indolent people!
“Colombians, my last votes are for the happiness of my homeland, if my death contributes to the consolidation of Union and the cessation of parties, I will descend peacefully to Bolivar Simon’s tomb.”
“The Sun of Colombia has died!” General Mariano Montilla said when Bolívar died.
“Colombians, the weapons have granted you independence, the laws will grant you freedom” Francisco de Paula Santander.
“I hope I had desired God as strongly as I adored my homeland” Francisco de Paula Santander.
“Moderation, tolerance, and justice rule the heart and quell dissatisfaction” – Francisco de Paula Santander.
In a enslaved village, the chains and dungeons are what in a free village are the reason and customs. – Camilo Torres.
“Triumphs are useless if peace does not crown them.” Antonio Nariño.Output: “Victories are futile if peace does not adorn them.” Antonio Nariño.
“I only respect free governments and extend my attention, courtesy, and politeness even to my greatest enemies.” Antonio Nariño.
Antonio Nariño had one room in this house to live in, where he would put up a fight with the thieves, who were trying to rob his house, while watching some men.
“Acevedo and Gómez José ‘hope that you, as insurgents, will be treated like chains and shackles, pointing to the dungeons] [if you let this unique opportunity to escape pass you by twelve hours before, you lose these moments of heat and excitement: Compatriots'”
On July 20, 1810, the anonymous heroine’s children. Let our homeland be freed and let our artillery take control, surpassing our corpses, saving ourselves from the first discharge, and let the shrapnel rain upon us, let the men follow us and let us present our chests: women, let us march forward, alongside the men, willing to die.
“María Antonia Santos Plata. The merit and virtue despised by those who tyrannize over the free will be the dominant force in the land of Granada, finishing this year before.”
José Antonio Galán. Not one step back, always moving forward and whatever is meant to be, let it be! In the name of freedom, my ancestors, and God.
Las palabras de Gabriel García Márquez a su patria, Colombia
Gabriel García Márquez, the Nobel Prize-winning writer, dedicated much of his literature to rescuing the values of his country through his writings, which involved an intervention in his country’s radio station, Radio Caracol, in the year 1981.
“Colombia is a country in the Andes, and it is aware that it needs solutions and debates to participate in that are related to its destination, which is dramatically linked to the Caribbean as a remote European country. The majority of Colombians govern the country, and Colombia has a consciousness that it needs to have regarding the Caribbean as its destination. Colombia has a foothold in the Caribbean and in the Andes.”