When I wake up every morning, I thank God for the new day. F. Sionil Jose daygodmorning Change image and share on social
From antiquity, Latin died but is still studied in seminaries and elite universities. So did Sanskrit in Asia. iI was replaced by Pali, but even Pali died, too. Linguists say the only ancient language which was resuscitated from the grave was Hebrew of Israel. F. Sionil Jose ancientantiquityasia share on social
We must know our own roles. We should also know the roles that others play, and the rules such roles follow. In this manner, social harmony is maintained. It is when we overstep our roles, or act without knowing them, that social anarchy ensues. F. Sionil Jose actanarchyensue share on social
Like so many poor Ilokanos, my grandparents left their village, for it could no longer sustain them. The Ilocos is a narrow coastal plain where, so often, the mountain drops to the sea. Land hunger had always afflicted the Ilokanos and made them migratory. F. Sionil Jose afflictcoastaldrop share on social
Poetry, fiction as novels or short stories - these are autonomous as created by their authors. They should stand on their own, like pieces of furniture that should be judged as to their usefulness, elegance. F. Sionil Jose authorautonomouscreate share on social
Of course, we are all egoists. Egoism is so much a part of our humanity. F. Sionil Jose egoismegoisthumanity Change image and share on social
You should live in a manner that should enable you to devote time to writing and contemplation. As is often said, the writer is at work even when he is simply looking out the window. F. Sionil Jose contemplationdevoteenable Change image and share on social
Language as a communication tool is the primary element from which literature is created. Even in pre-literate societies, it exists as songs, riddles, or epics that are chanted. F. Sionil Jose chantcommunicationcreate 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
The literary depiction of life and its moral dilemmas compel us to use our conscience, to make those infallible distinctions between right and wrong. F. Sionil Jose compelconsciencedepiction Change image and share on social
