Corazon Aquino

As I came to power peacefully, so shall I keep it.

Freedom of expression - in particular, freedom of the press - guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy.

I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband.

I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles.

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

It is true you cannot eat freedom and you cannot power machinery with democracy. But then neither can political prisoners turn on the light in the cells of a dictatorship.

The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.

The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.

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

I guess my religious faith sustained me more than anything else. Family is also very important. If I didn't have children, it would have been too difficult. Even if you are strong, you still need people who would support you all the way.

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

One must be frank to be relevant.

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.

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.