José de San Martín quotes

José de San Martín was an Argentine general and one of the principal leaders of South America's struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. Often called the "Liberator of Argentina, Chile, and Peru," his campaigns were crucial to the freedom of these nations. He is celebrated as a national hero and a symbol of unity and self-determination. Here are 18 of his quotes:

Mercedes ... this is the exhaustion of death. Mariano - back to my room. (José de San Martín)
Of what my Granadiers are capable, only I know - who they equal will exist, who exceeds them won't. View quote
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A well-fought defeat is worth more than a casual victory. View quote
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The soldiers of our land know no luxury, but glory. View quote
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I only want Lions in my regiment. View quote
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From this moment on, Peru is free and independent by the general will of its people and by the justice of its cause that God defends. Long live the nation! Long live the freedom! Long live the independence! View quote
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The conscience is the best and most impartial judge that a righteous man has. View quote
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My best friend is he who rights my wrongs or reproaches my mistakes. View quote
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You will be what you must be, or else you will be nothing. View quote
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More noise occurs from a single man shouting than a hundred thousand who are quiet. View quote
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If there is victory in overcoming the enemy, there is a greater victory when a man overcomes himself. (José de San Martín)
I have fulfilled the sacred promises which I made Peru; I have witnessed the assembly of its representatives; the enemy's force threatens the independence of no place that wishes to be free, and that possesses the means of being so. View quote
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Your coarse impudence in making me a proposition to employ my sword in a civil war is simply incomprehensible. View quote
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One should be under no illusions as to the future of the Old World. The real contest in the present day is purely social. View quote
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I shall always be ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for the liberty of the country, but as in the character of a simple private citizen and in no other. View quote
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My promises to the people for whom I have waged war have been fulfilled - to accomplish their independence and leave the choice of their rulers to their own will. View quote
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I have witnessed the declaration of independence of the States of Chile and Peru. View quote
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The remarkable protection granted to the Army of the Andes by its Patron and General, Our Lady of Cuyo, cannot fail to be observed. View quote
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José de San Martín

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Occupation: Argentine General
Born: February 25, 1778
Died: August 17, 1850
Quotes count: 18
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