I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life. Corazon Aquino More Quotes by Corazon Aquino More Quotes From Corazon Aquino I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life. Corazon Aquino wiselifedeath There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in. Corazon Aquino thriveour-worldhumanity I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy. We cannot just keep quiet because that is what happened during martial law. Our dictator then believed that he can do anything to keep himself in power. Corazon Aquino democracylawbelieve I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy. Corazon Aquino iconsdemocracy Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope. Corazon Aquino faithpatienceinspirational National leaders who find themselves wilting under the withering criticisms by members of the media, would do well not to take such criticism personally but to regard the media as their allies in keeping the government clean and honest, its services Corazon Aquino mediagovernmentleader I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy. Corazon Aquino democracyforgetbelieve The nation was awakened by that deafening shot. Corazon Aquino rehabilitationnationsshots I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good. If they don't, that's too bad. Corazon Aquino impresstryingway Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice. Corazon Aquino justice-for-alldiversitypeace I know there isn't anything I can do that will please everybody. But if I have done according to my beliefs, I sleep very very well. Corazon Aquino donebeliefsleep I don't have any formula for ousting a dictator or building democracy. All I can suggest is to forget about yourself and just think of your people. It's always the people who make things happen. Corazon Aquino democracypeoplethinking Freedom of expression - in particular, freedom of the press - guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy. Corazon Aquino governmentessenceexpression It's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways. Corazon Aquino servantpeopleway I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles. Corazon Aquino embarrassedmiraclebelieve All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride. Corazon Aquino pridepeopleworld Keep inviolate an area of light and peace within you. Corazon Aquino peace-withinserenitylight The government cannot do everything all at once. It can't wave a magic wand and meet everyone's demands simultaneously. Corazon Aquino demandmagicgovernment As our country bled . . . its leader's wife came to this podium piously to call for a new human order, this when thousands of Filipinos were political prisoners. Corazon Aquino wifeordercountry One must be frank to be relevant. Corazon Aquino frankrelevantwhat-matters
