Corazon Aquino Quotes, Thoughts and images
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.
I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.
I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.
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 know there isn't anything I can do that will please everybody. But if I have done according to my beliefs, I sleep very very well.
Keep inviolate an area of light and peace within you.
The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.
I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles.
One must be frank to be relevant.
All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.
The government cannot do everything all at once. It can't wave a magic wand and meet everyone's demands simultaneously.
As I came to power peacefully, so shall I keep it.
The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.
I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband.
I acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people.
I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life.
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.
It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.
The only thing I can really offer the Filipino people is my sincerity.
You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to freedom.
It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.