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… - Simón Bolívar

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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.

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About Simón Bolívar

Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios y Blanco (24 July 1783 – 17 December 1830) was a South American revolutionary leader.

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Native Name: Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios
Alternative Names: The Liberator The Liberator of America Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Ponte Palacios y Blanco Simon Bolivar Bolívar
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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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