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Benigno Aquino Jr. Quotes

All alone by myself

Benigno Aquino Jr.

Benigno Aquino Jr.

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For seven years, I was not allowed to see the moon and the stars. There were days when they left me all alone by myself. I had no reading material. I had nothing. I was twiddling my thumb. I would walk and walk and walk across my room; it was a room about four meters by five meters, hoping that I'll get tired. And then when I get tired, I would fall asleep, knowing that tomorrow will be the same.

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

Justice will emerge triumphant

I never sought nor have I been given any assurances or promise of leniency by the regime. I return voluntarily armed only with a clear conscience and fortified in the faith that in the end justice will emerge triumphant.

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

I will regain my freedom

But I knew, that somehow, I will regain my freedom, maybe not in this world, but elsewhere, and I knew, that sometime, somewhere, Mr. Marcos [then Philippine President] and I will meet, and in that meeting I will have my satisfaction.

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

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

Rare brand of silent courage

Finally, stand by your mother as she stood beside me through the buffeting winds of crisis and uncertainties, firm and resolute and uncowed. I pray to God you inherit her indomitable spirit and her rare brand of silent courage.

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

Motherland

There is no greater nation on earth than our Motherland. No greater people than our own. Serve them with all your heart, with all your might and with all your strength.

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

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