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Quote by Corazon Aquino

“It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.”

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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. more

“My biggest disappointment was, of course, the coup attempts, ... The economy was proceeding very well, but in 1989 we had the most serious coup attempt and ... many of the investors who were set to come here had to tell me that they chose to go to other countries because of the uncertainty brought about by (the coup attempt.) If that had not happened, I'm sure our economy would just be booming today.”

Ifs Wells Country Today Courses Economy Happened Serious Disappointment Uncertainty Investors Other Countries Proceeding Coups

Author:Corazon Aquino

“I was very privileged and really blessed with so many material and spiritual gifts that I should give back, ... I should do something for my people, but ... it's not just in politics that you can be a servant of the people, you can do it in so many other ways.”

People Way Giving Should Spiritual Can Do Materials Blessed Servant Privileged You Can Do It Giving Back Spiritual Gifts

Author:Corazon Aquino

“I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy. We cannot just keep quiet because that is what happened during martial law. Our dictator then believed that he can do anything to keep himself in power.”

Should Believe Law I Believe Can Do Forget Democracy Happened Quiet Dictator Martial Law

Author:Corazon Aquino

“There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.”

World Humanity Thrive Our World Kinder

Author:Corazon Aquino

“National leaders who find themselves wilting under the withering criticisms by members of the media, would do well not to take such criticism personally but to regard the media as their allies in keeping the government clean and honest, its services”

Wells Government Leader Honest Media Members Criticism Regard Clean Allies Withering Wilting

Author:Corazon Aquino

“I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.”

Should Believe I Believe Forget Democracy

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“I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.”

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