Democracy is like three oxen pulling a plough. The oxen are the independent powers, but you have to walk in the same direction; otherwise, you cannot plough and that is what was happening in Colombia. One ox was walking in one direction, the other in another direction, so the democracy was not working.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Ten years ago, we were seen as a virtually failed state, but today we are a vibrant democracy. You can walk safely through the streets of Bogota these days.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

I say this as the president of the country which has suffered more deaths, more blood and more sacrifices in this warMore Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Europe would be well advised to pay more attention to Latin America. The emerging economies are the engines of the global economy. Colombia has done too little to improve its reputation in Europe.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Good friends don't have to visit each other every day.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]