I do not want to be bored listening to music that is muffled and known only to the poet himself. F. Sionil Jose borelistenmuffle Change image and share on social
All through history, a nation or a civilization's enduring glory is articulated by its mega constructions - the pyramids, the lofty cathedrals of the Christian world. F. Sionil Jose articulatecathedralchristian Change image and share on social
In the Western tradition, the first writers were teachers and historians, vastly traveled, who spiced their reports with fantasies. They were also poets who sang and entertained prince and pauper. F. Sionil Jose entertainfantasyhistorian Change image and share on social
What most readers do not realize is that it takes a particular genius to write funny, to satirize. F. Sionil Jose funnygeniusreader Change image and share on social
Some lucky people can be funny without half trying because they actually look funny, because acting funny is in their bones - fun as funny, not funny as crude slapstick. F. Sionil Jose actbonecrude Change image and share on social
Colonialism subdues in many dulcet guises. It conquered under the pretext of spreading Christianity, civilization, law and order, to make the world safe for democracy. F. Sionil Jose christianitycivilizationcolonialism 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
We are shallow because we have become enslaved by gross materialism, the glitter of gold and its equivalents, for which reason we think that only the material goods of this earth can satisfy us and we must therefore grab as much as can while we are able. F. Sionil Jose earthenslaveequivalent share on social
The past could liberate or imprison - it creates a nation's character, provides the nourishment or the poison a people imbibe in their very marrow. F. Sionil Jose charactercreateimbibe Change image and 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
