Corazon Aquino

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

“I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life.”

“If I fail to remove Marcos and vindicate the people's verdict by peaceful, nonviolent action, my methods will be discredited. And if anger persists, I will be marginalized, and others will take over leadership of the movement.”

“It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.”

“One must be frank to be relevant.”