I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.

No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.

War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision. In war there is no substitute for victory.

My staff was unanimous in believing that Japan was on the point of collapse and surrender.

I promise to keep on living as though I expected to live forever. Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only be deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul.

Once war is forced upon us, there is no alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. War’s very object is victory-not prolonged indecision.

WE HAVE HAD OUR LAST CHANCE. THE PROBLEM NOW IS BASICALLY THEOLOGICAL, AND INVOLVES SPIRITUALITY AND IMPROVEMENT OF human CHARACTER. IT MUST BE OF THE SPIRIT IF WE ARE TO SAVE THE FLESH.