“She was white, perhaps too white. Her eyes, which were almost always cast down, when she raised them testified to the purest of souls, and when she smiled, revealing her small, white teeth, one might be tempted to say that a rose is merely a plant, and ivory just an elephant's tusk.”
Quote by Jose Rizal
Work
Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)
Written by Jose Rizal, this novel is a powerful critique of the oppressive Spanish rule in the Philippines and its impact on the native population. The story follows the protagonist's journey as he uncovers the injustices and corruption prevalent in society. more
Author
Jose Rizal
Jose Rizal was a Filipino national hero, novelist, and physician. Born on June 19, 1861, in Kalookan, he was executed by the Spanish colonial government on December 30, 1896. Rizal is renowned for his novels 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo', which exposed the social injustices under colonial rule and ignited the Filipino nationalistic spirit. His ideas and actions had a profound impact on the Philippine independence movement. more
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