Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone.

The challenge to America is to extend to Asia the defensive shield of American power in forms consonant with Asian freedom and self-respect.

Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years.

The permissiveness of society must be balanced with authoritativene ss.

It is easier to run a revolution than a government.

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.

History should not be left to the historians. Rather, be like Churchill. Make history, and then write it.