Ferdinand Marcos Professions : Former President of the Philippines Born : September 11, 1917 Died : September 28, 1989 Browse All Authors Top 46 quotes by Ferdinand Marcos I don’t believe in courtship.It’s a waste of time. If I love the person, I’ll tell her right away. But for you, I’ll make an exception. Just love me now, and I’ll court you forever. Ferdinand Marcos waste forever believe No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves. Ferdinand Marcos strong roots people There are many things we do not want in this world. Let us not just mourn them; let us change them Ferdinand Marcos this-world want world I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them. Ferdinand Marcos sin government people Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone. Ferdinand Marcos loneliness leadership history Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor? Ferdinand Marcos democracy poor ifs History should not be left to the historians. Rather, be like Churchill. Make history, and then write it. Ferdinand Marcos historian should writing Some people say the president is incapable of enforcing the law. Let them say that once more and I will set the tanks on them. Ferdinand Marcos president law people I was reminded as I was reviewing my life, that I have been in too many conflicts, too many wars, political battles, military battles, civil strifes in government. And always one lesson stands out and that is, those whom you fight most passionately often turn out to be your best friends. Ferdinand Marcos fighting military war I often wonder what I will be remembered in history for. Scholar? Military hero? Builder? Ferdinand Marcos military hero wonder Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years. Ferdinand Marcos president promise years We cannot and we will not negotiate with terrorists. We have nothing but contempt for them. To conciliate differences with these people without them changing their objectives is to condemn our Republic to ultimate strangulation and death. Ferdinand Marcos republic differences people It is not a choice of life, it is a choice of death. If this is life, I'd rather die. Ferdinand Marcos dies choices ifs Once a champion, always a champion. Ferdinand Marcos champion The challenge to America is to extend to Asia the defensive shield of American power in forms consonant with Asian freedom and self-respect. Ferdinand Marcos self challenges america It is easier to run a revolution than a government. Ferdinand Marcos politics government running Little boys have amazing minds. Ferdinand Marcos mind littles boys The foundation upon which our nation stands is much richer and firmer than the sympathies that may occasionally divide us. And we never know this more truly than in Christmas time. In good times or in bad, under clear skies or under the shadow of uncertainty, the Christmas message is the imperishable one of joy, hope and brotherhood. Ferdinand Marcos brotherhood sky joy History isn't through with me yet. Ferdinand Marcos I claim the right not to incriminate myself. Ferdinand Marcos claims Similar Authors Diosdado Macapagal former-president-of-the-philippines Corazon Aquino former-president-of-the-philippines Gloria Macapagal Arroyo former-president-of-the-philippines Emilio Aguinaldo former-president-of-the-philippines Manuel L. Quezon former-president-of-the-philippines Joseph Estrada former-president-of-the-philippines All Authors
