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Ferdinand Marcos
16 quotes
“I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) said by 1989 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Also quoted by: 斐迪南·馬可仕 (zh)
“Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1949 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Election speech as candidate for Congress (1949)
“My countrymen, as of the twenty-third of this month, I signed Proclamation #1081 placing the entire Philippines under Martial Law.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1972 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Televised speech on the proclamation of Martial Law (21 September 1972)
“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 (1917–1989) first seen 1972 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address at the launching of the Mabuhay Ang Pilipino Movement, Malacañang (30 November 1972)
“Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1973 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Notes on the New Society of the Philippines" (1973)
“Authority must be utilized by government to attain certain noble objective but this authority must be circumscribed.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1977 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: in an interview with William F. Buckley Jr. (17 November 1977)
“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 (1917–1989) first seen 1979 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christmas message to overseas Filipinos (25 December 1979)
“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 (1917–1989) first seen 1980 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Extemporaneous speech at the Sixth Centennial Celebration of Islam in the Philippines (10 June 1980)
“I have listened to you, to our people. I have heard your doubts, your anxieties, nay, outright opposition to the lifting of Martial Law. And I have prayed to the Almighty for guidance. And it is after deliberate, sober judgment and soul-searching that I come before you and say, it is now time to terminate martial law.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1981 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech proclaiming the termination of the state of Martial law, Heroes Hall, Malacañang (17 January 1981)
“I pray now and I ask you to pray with me, as I prayed eight years ago, that I am doing, that we are doing, the right thing by our people; for the end of martial law does not mean the end of our efforts, of our needed reforms, of our struggles, of our sacrifices. The passing of martial law does not necessarily carry with it the passing of all the burdens especially the heavy ones. There will be more tests, for our capacity, for our resiliency, for our strength as a people. I say, we have just begun.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1981 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech proclaiming the termination of the state of Martial law, Heroes Hall, Malacañang (17 January 1981)
“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 (1917–1989) first seen 1981 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Extemporaneous remarks during the Meeting with the Leaders of Regions I and II, Mansion House, Baguio City (15 March 1981)
“Hey, what's the name of that nice young girl, my loyalist supporter?" I said, Mr. President, her name is Annie Ferrer. "Will you give that girl my regards and kisses?" he asked. I said yes, of course — it was really strange.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1987 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cynthia Sycip, "Interview with an ex-Dictator" (1987)
“You are repetitious and stupid.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1987 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: At a press conference in Hawaii, when asked about secret Swiss bank accounts (1987)
“My spirit will rise from the grave and the world shall know that I was right.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remark made days before passing in Honolulu (September 1989)
“The Filipino, it seems, has lost his soul, his dignity, and his courage. We have come upon a phase of our history when ideals are only a veneer for greed and power, (in public and private affairs) when devotion to duty and dedication to a public trust are to be weighted at all times against private advantages and personal gain, and when loyalties can be traded…Our government is in the iron grip of venality, its treasury is barren, its resources are wasted, its civil service is slothful and indifferent, its armed forces demoralized and its councils sterile. We are in crisis. You know that the government treasury is empty. Only by severe self-denial will there be hope for recovery within the next year…This nation can be great again. This I have said over and over. It is my articles of faith, and Divine Providence has willed that you and I can now translate this faith into deeds.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1965 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mandate for Greatness," First Inaugural Address (30 December 1965).
“When authoritarianism is no longer necessary to protect the welfare of the people, I will be the first to move for its dismantling. But the easy, casual wave of the hand dismissing the dangers that confront the worsening world situation and us is not for me. It is for those who insist that I dismantle martial law against my best judgment but, legally and morally, cannot be held liable for any Kampuchean-like tragedy that would be fall our people if I followed their advice. But I would be liable. I would be called all kinds of names. I would be called stupid, naïve and obstinate. History and our people would hold me accountable not only perhaps for lack of wisdom, but for lack of courage if I followed such advice.”
Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) first seen 1979 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks at the inauguration of the Philippines Columbian Association's New Clubhouse Complex, Plaza Dilao, Manila (14 December 1979)