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

I acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people.

It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.

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.

It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.

One must be frank to be relevant.