Former President of the Philippines, born on January 25, 1933, and passed away on August 1, 2009. Corazon Aquino is known for her strong democratic beliefs and her courage in fighting corruption.
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“I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband.”
Source: Democracy by the Ways of Democracy: Speeches of President Corazon C. Aquino, Official Visit to the United States of America September 15-24, 1986
“It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.”
Source: Democracy by the Ways of Democracy: Speeches of President Corazon C. Aquino, Official Visit to the United States of America September 15-24, 1986
“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.”
“It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.”
“I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life.”
“As I came to power peacefully, so shall I keep it.”
Source: In the name of democracy and prayer: selected speeches of Corazon C. Aquino
“I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.”
“I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles.”
Source: Democracy by the Ways of Democracy: Speeches of President Corazon C. Aquino, Official Visit to the United States of America September 15-24, 1986