“You have believed that what crime and iniquity have defiled and deformed, another crime and another iniquity can purify and redeem. Wrong! Hate never produces anything but monsters and crime criminals! Love alone realizes wonderful works, virtue alone can save!” FreedomFilipiniana Book:The Reign of Greed: Complete English Version of 'El Filibusterismo' Source: The Reign of Greed: Complete English Version of 'El Filibusterismo'
“We want the happiness of the Philippines, but we want to obtain it through noble and just means. If I have to commit villainy to make her happy, I would refuse to do so, because I am sure that what is built on sand sooner or later would tumble down.” FreedomPhilippinesRizal Book:The Rizal-Blumentritt Correspondence Source: The Rizal-Blumentritt Correspondence