Corazon Aquino
Statesman
1933-01-25
Quotes by Corazon Aquino
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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.
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I cannot think of a tactical alliance with the Left because I represent the idea that there is a peaceful, nonviolent way to dislodge a dictatorship... A tactical Left alliance damages my argument. If I succeed with them, we will never know if peace can really produce freedom.
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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.
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It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.
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All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.
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One must be frank to be relevant.
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All the world wondered as they witnessed ... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.
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