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. Corazon Aquino celldemocracydictatorship Change image and share on social
The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch. Corazon Aquino easefraillight Change image and share on social
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. Corazon Aquino accompanybasecost Change image and share on social
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. Corazon Aquino bearblazefaith Change image and share on social
I acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people. Corazon Aquino acknowledgeempowerowe Change image and share on social
I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband. Corazon Aquino husbandinvolvelimitation Change image and share on social
It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history. Corazon Aquino bedroomconsignhistory Change image and share on social
I don't have any formula for ousting a dictator or building democracy. All I can suggest is to forget about yourself and just think of your people. It's always the people who make things happen. Corazon Aquino builddemocracydictator Change image and share on social
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. Corazon Aquino actiondecisiondemocracy Change image and share on social
It wasn't until we got over the self pity that we were able to accept suffering as apart of our life with Christ. A man or woman reaches this plane only when he or she ceases to be the hero. Corazon Aquino acceptceasechrist Change image and share on social
