I love you because your constitution speaks of the people as the rulers.
(I am a man—I salute you, brother!)
I love you because you are not governed by a king.
I love you because princes and nobles are not met on your streets—
The dignity of man is not lowered.
I love you because of the true red mixture of human blood that flows in your veins.
Blessed are the dreams of the first settlers!
I love you because, in the beginning of your history,
You gathered together your people;
You girded your loins;