It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice. Jose Rizal consecrateedificefield Change image and share on social
I may be what my enemies desire me to be, yet never an accusation are they able to hurl against me which makes me blush or lower my forehead; and I hope that God will be merciful enough with me, to prevent me from committing one of those faults which would involve my family. Jose Rizal accusationblushcommit share on social
The Spaniard is gallant and patriotic, and sacrifices everything, in favorable moments, for his country's good. He has the intrepidity of his bull. Jose Rizal bullcountryfavorable Change image and share on social
There can be no tyrants where there are no slaves. Jose Rizal slavetyrant Change image and share on social
Justice is the foremost virtue of the civilizing races. It subdues the barbarous nations, while injustice arouses the weakest. Jose Rizal arousebarbarouscivilize Change image and share on social
The people no longer has confidence in its former protectors, now its exploiters and executioners. The masks have fallen. Jose Rizal confidenceexecutionerexploiter Change image and share on social
I have recommended in my writings the study of civic virtues, without which there is no redemption. I have written likewise (and repeat my words) that reforms, to be beneficial, must come from above, that those which come from below are irregularly gained and uncertain. Jose Rizal beneficialcivicgain share on social
He who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish. Jose Rizal animalbadlyfish Change image and share on social
Necessity is the most powerful divinity the world knows, and necessity is the resultant of physical forces set in operation by ethical forces. Jose Rizal divinityethicalforce Change image and share on social
Perhaps the great American Republic, whose interests lie in the Pacific and who has no hand in the spoliation of Africa, may someday dream of foreign possession. Jose Rizal africaamericandream Change image and share on social
