The only thing I can really offer the Filipino people is my sincerity.

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.

I wanted to show these people who he really was. And pain always did that, took the insides out."pg 364

The critical issues here concern what is right, what is just -- not the balancing of benefits.

Did you know I dream about your hair? I use to say it was the color of the sun at sunset, but I'm wrong. It's brighter than the sun, just as you are.

Come on Princess, " he sighs, as he scoops me up off the sand and carries me to my room. "I'm not going to be able to sleep, unless I know you're safe.

Today, if you want to access a typical out-of-print book, you have only one choice - fly to one of a handful of leading libraries in the country and hope to find it in the stacks.

No part of you is dark or ugly,' I said sharply, squeezing his hand. 'Not to me, not ever. Do you understand?

There's more women stars in Nashville all the time. They're proving they can do the job the same as a man.

What we need to do is not only live within our means, but start paying down the deficit, and offer an opportunity at least for the next generation to get out.

Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a man a sub-prime fish loan and you're in business, buddy.

Implosion is no invention in the conventional sense, but rather the renaissance of ancient knowledge, lost over the course of time.