I would like to see whether my supposed successors can really operate the government without causing a crisis. Ferdinand Marcos More Quotes by Ferdinand Marcos More Quotes From Ferdinand Marcos I don’t believe in courtship.It’s a waste of time. If I love the person, I’ll tell her right away. But for you, I’ll make an exception. Just love me now, and I’ll court you forever. Ferdinand Marcos wasteforeverbelieve No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves. Ferdinand Marcos strongrootspeople There are many things we do not want in this world. Let us not just mourn them; let us change them Ferdinand Marcos this-worldwantworld I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them. Ferdinand Marcos singovernmentpeople Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone. Ferdinand Marcos lonelinessleadershiphistory Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor? Ferdinand Marcos democracypoorifs History should not be left to the historians. Rather, be like Churchill. Make history, and then write it. Ferdinand Marcos historianshouldwriting Some people say the president is incapable of enforcing the law. Let them say that once more and I will set the tanks on them. Ferdinand Marcos presidentlawpeople I was reminded as I was reviewing my life, that I have been in too many conflicts, too many wars, political battles, military battles, civil strifes in government. And always one lesson stands out and that is, those whom you fight most passionately often turn out to be your best friends. Ferdinand Marcos fightingmilitarywar I often wonder what I will be remembered in history for. Scholar? Military hero? Builder? Ferdinand Marcos militaryherowonder Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years. Ferdinand Marcos presidentpromiseyears We cannot and we will not negotiate with terrorists. We have nothing but contempt for them. To conciliate differences with these people without them changing their objectives is to condemn our Republic to ultimate strangulation and death. Ferdinand Marcos republicdifferencespeople It is not a choice of life, it is a choice of death. If this is life, I'd rather die. Ferdinand Marcos dieschoicesifs Once a champion, always a champion. Ferdinand Marcos champion The challenge to America is to extend to Asia the defensive shield of American power in forms consonant with Asian freedom and self-respect. Ferdinand Marcos selfchallengesamerica It is easier to run a revolution than a government. Ferdinand Marcos politicsgovernmentrunning Little boys have amazing minds. Ferdinand Marcos mindlittlesboys The foundation upon which our nation stands is much richer and firmer than the sympathies that may occasionally divide us. And we never know this more truly than in Christmas time. In good times or in bad, under clear skies or under the shadow of uncertainty, the Christmas message is the imperishable one of joy, hope and brotherhood. Ferdinand Marcos brotherhoodskyjoy History isn't through with me yet. Ferdinand Marcos I claim the right not to incriminate myself. Ferdinand Marcos claims
