As our country bled . . . its leader's wife came to this podium piously to call for a new human order, this when thousands of Filipinos were political prisoners.

I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.

I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.

Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.

I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good. If they don't, that's too bad.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.

The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.

It's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways.

Creative people depend on the generosity and graces of strangers.

I've started to feel very odd within my own life. It's most peculiar to feel lonely inside your own life.

You are no longer constrained by the mind’s limitations-but, freed by the Soul’s inner guidance.

Are you sure you weren't adopted?""Mom would like to think so, but it was a natural birth, so her memory's real clear.

A young musician plays scales in his room and only bores his family. A beginning writer, on the other hand, sometimes has the misfortune of getting into print.

We drink one another's health and spoil our own.

Eventually, the nerds and the geeks will have their day.

Certainty is no guarantor of correctness.

I know. It's shocking to think that the government would try to stick its nose in our ladyparts.

Present yourself always As who you would be, And that is the person The world will see.