When we came back from our 'enforced vacation' we were the issue, and so to answer that we had to be also in the political stage, there was very little else we could do if we were to somehow be able to continue to be able to work and to do something, and part of it is also to defend ourselves.

Ferdinand Marcos

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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

waste forever believe

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

strong roots people

There are many things we do not want in this world. Let us not just mourn them; let us change them

Ferdinand Marcos

this-world want world

I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them.

Ferdinand Marcos

sin government people

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

loneliness leadership history

Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?

Ferdinand Marcos

democracy poor ifs

History should not be left to the historians. Rather, be like Churchill. Make history, and then write it.

Ferdinand Marcos

historian should writing

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

president law people

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

fighting military war

I often wonder what I will be remembered in history for. Scholar? Military hero? Builder?

Ferdinand Marcos

military hero wonder

Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years.

Ferdinand Marcos

president promise years

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

republic differences people

It is not a choice of life, it is a choice of death. If this is life, I'd rather die.

Ferdinand Marcos

dies choices ifs

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

self challenges america

It is easier to run a revolution than a government.

Ferdinand Marcos

politics government running

Little boys have amazing minds.

Ferdinand Marcos

mind littles boys

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

brotherhood sky joy

History isn't through with me yet.

Ferdinand Marcos

I claim the right not to incriminate myself.

Ferdinand Marcos

claims