I can imagine the writers of China, England and France, crippled and unsure of themselves when they feel that the ghosts of Confucius, Mencius, Chaucer and Shakespeare and Victor Hugo are looking over their shoulders. F. Sionil Jose chaucerchinaconfucius share on social
Poetry is emotion, passion, love, grief - everything that is human. It is not for zombies by zombies. F. Sionil Jose emotiongriefhuman Change image and share on social
In the '50s, I was traveling alone all over Mindanao, Basilan, all the way to Tawi-Tawi with just a camera and a notebook. I always stayed in the houses of Moros. F. Sionil Jose 50sbasilancamera Change image and share on social
The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future. It is they who shape and enrich the minds of the young, who touch their hearts and souls. It is they who shape a nation's future. F. Sionil Jose classroomenrichextend share on social
To fund major cultural efforts, we must not rely alone on government and foundation patronage; if the farmer can spend for beer, he can pay for good entertainment which he can understand, which he can identify with and which will fortify his spirit. F. Sionil Jose beerculturaleffort share on social
Ninoy Aquino was a friend; I knew his faults, which were outweighed by his virtues. F. Sionil Jose aquinofaultfriend Change image and share on social
The ethnic differences among Filipinos are very real. The paucity of arable land, for instance, explains the industry of the Ilokanos and the Cebuanos. F. Sionil Jose arablecebuanosdifference Change image and share on social
Self-respect, the value of 'face,' is universal but is most pronounced in China, then in Japan where the Confucian ethic is most influential. F. Sionil Jose chinaconfucianethic Change image and share on social
I regret that I have not written more, shouted louder, and acted out my beliefs. F. Sionil Jose actbeliefloud Change image and share on social
I was born in an Ilokano village called Cabugawan. Most of the houses in it were roofed with thatch, pan-aw, a species of wild grass. F. Sionil Jose bearcabugawancall Change image and share on social