24 Quotes by Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino, often referred to as "Cory," was a Filipino politician and stateswoman who played a pivotal role in the restoration of democracy in the Philippines. Born into a privileged family, Aquino's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Benigno Aquino Jr., a prominent opposition leader, was assassinated in 1983 under the Marcos dictatorship. Following the People Power Revolution in 1986, she rose to become the first female president of the Philippines. Her presidency marked a significant shift towards democratic governance and political stability in the country.
With her strong leadership and commitment to democratic principles, Aquino successfully dismantled much of the authoritarian rule that plagued the nation. She championed human rights, advocated for land reform, and worked to revitalize the economy. Her unwavering dedication to democratic values earned her admiration both nationally and internationally. Corazon Aquino remains an enduring symbol of hope, courage, and the power of people to effect positive change in their society.
Corazon Aquino Quotes
I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.
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.
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
There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.
I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.
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.
I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.
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.
All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.
It's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways.
The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.
Keep inviolate an area of light and peace within you.
I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles.
One must be frank to be relevant.
You have spent many lives and much treasure to bring freedom to many lands that were reluctant to receive it. And here you have a people who won it by themselves and need only the help to preserve it.
The government cannot do everything all at once. It can't wave a magic wand and meet everyone's demands simultaneously.
It is true you cannot eat freedom and you cannot power machinery with democracy. But then neither can political prisoners turn on the light in the cells of a dictatorship.
My biggest disappointment was, of course, the coup attempts, ... The economy was proceeding very well, but in 1989 we had the most serious coup attempt and ... many of the investors who were set to come here had to tell me that they chose to go to other countries because of the uncertainty brought about by (the coup attempt.) If that had not happened, I'm sure our economy would just be booming today.
The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.
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.
It wasn't until we got over the self pity that we were able to accept suffering as apart of our life with Christ. A man or woman reaches this plane only when he or she ceases to be the hero.
The only thing I can really offer the Filipino people is my sincerity.
You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to freedom.
It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.
― Corazon Aquino Quotes
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