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.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.

I was very privileged and really blessed with so many material and spiritual gifts that I should give back, ... I should do something for my people, but ... it's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways.

I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.

The only thing I can really offer the Filipino people is my sincerity.

I guess my religious faith sustained me more than anything else. Family is also very important. If I didn't have children, it would have been too difficult. Even if you are strong, you still need people who would support you all the way.

I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life.