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
History does not record in its annals any lasting domination exercised by one people over another, of different race, of diverse usages and customs, of opposite and divergent ideals. One of the two had to yield and succumb. Jose Rizal annalcustomdivergent share on social
Of what use are all the codes in the world, if by means of confidential reports, if for trifling reasons, if through anonymous traitors any honest citizen may be exiled or banished without a hearing, without a trial? Jose Rizal anonymousbanishcitizen share on social
There can be no tyrants where there are no slaves. Jose Rizal slavetyrant 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
It is probable that England will look favorably upon the independence of the Philippines, for it will open their ports to her and afford greater freedom to her commerce. Jose Rizal affordcommerceengland Change image and share on social
The Filipino embraces civilization and lives and thrives in every clime, in contact with every people. Jose Rizal civilizationclimecontact Change image and share on social
Experience has everywhere shown us, and especially in the Philippines, that the classes which are better off have always been addicted to peace and order because they live comparatively better and may be the losers in civil disturbances. Jose Rizal addictcivilclass share on social