“I wish I could be honest and true, but truth as I see it is not something abstract, a pious generality---It is justice at work, righteous, demanding, disciplined, sincere and unswerving; otherwise, it is not, it cannot be truth at all.”
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F. Sionil José
F. Sionil José, born on December 3, 1924, is a renowned Filipino writer known for his profound social realism. His works delve into the social issues of the Philippines, particularly focusing on the lives of farmers and workers. His novels often carry a strong sense of realism, profoundly influencing Filipino literature. more
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