Of course, we are all egoists. Egoism is so much a part of our humanity. F. Sionil Jose egoism humanity part Change image and share on social
For them who delay aging, who infuse decrepit bodies with youth and beauty - they must rejoice in the fullness of their deeds. F. Sionil Jose infuse fullness body Change image and share on social
I write entirely in English; Tagalog chauvinists chide me for this. I feel no guilt in doing so. But I am sad that I cannot write in my native Ilokano. History demanded this; if it isn't English I am using now, I would most probably be writing in Spanish like Rizal, or even German or Japanese. F. Sionil Jose history feel rizal share on social
The heart of the theater is the play itself, how it dramatizes life to make it meaningful entertainment. To achieve depth and universality, the playwright must subject himself to intense critique, to know human character and behavior, and finally to construct art from the most mundane of human experience. F. Sionil Jose construct art intense share on social
As artists, we must not go down to the level of the masa; we should bring them up, intellectualize our languages, create classics out of our folk arts. We can do this if we are true to our roots and strive for excellence. F. Sionil Jose true folk level share on social
Japan is very cosmopolitan - it values its origins, but a world view hovers above this narrow perspective. The interest of the Japanese in their folk culture is transcendental. F. Sionil Jose transcendental folk culture Change image and share on social
Tourists as well as natives want to see cultural achievements - whether it's the Banaue Terraces, the old churches or museums. F. Sionil Jose banaue achievement church 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 israel antiquity elite share on social
Cultural values are, in themselves, neutral as well as universal, and so much depends on how individuals or ethnic groups use them. Values are influenced by so many factors such as geography, climate, religion, the economy and technology. F. Sionil Jose technology geography factor share on social
I find it always pleasurable talking with young people, particularly those aspiring to be writers, out of nostalgia, and because I've always felt that we oldies can learn so much from them and draw from them inspiration in our flagging and rickety years. F. Sionil Jose draw writer people share on social