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I have often asked myself when I was in prison for seven years and seven months. You will note that one of the greatest problems of a prisoner is loneliness.

Freedom rally symposium by the Movement for Free Philippines (MFP); Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, California; February 15, 1981

Was born on: 27.11.1932
About Author: Philippine politician

Our peace and our freedom

And therefore, as I thought back that there are still many valiant Filipinos who are fighting for freedom, fighting for your right to speak. These are the people who are putting their lives on the line. These are people who abandon their loved ones and the comforts of their home, the wealth of their offices, to be able to bring our freedom back, and to be true to our founding fathers. And so I told my wife [later Philippine President Cory Aquino], "Much as we have found our peace and our freedom, I will have to return to combat."

Freedom rally symposium by the Movement for Free Philippines (MFP); Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, California; February 15, 1981

Forgive me

Forgive me for passing unto your young shoulders the great responsibilities for our family. I trust you will love your mother and your sisters and lavish them with the care and protection I would have given them.

Ninoy's letter to Noynoy (Benigno Aquino III), August 25, 1973

I am not a Communist

I was sentenced to die for allegedly being the leading communist leader. I am not a Communist, never was, and never will be.

Ninoy's Last Speech, supposed to be read on Aug. 21, 1983

Live with honor

The only advice I can give you [son Noynoy]: live with honor and follow your conscience.

Ninoy's letter to Noynoy (Benigno Aquino III), August 25, 1973

A quote for a son

Son, my decision is an act of conscience. It is an act of protest against the structures of injustice that have been imposed upon our hapless countrymen. Futile and puny as it will surely appear too many, it is last my act to defiance against tyranny and dictatorship.

Ninoy's letter to Noynoy (Benigno Aquino III), August 25, 1973

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