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Manuel L. Quezon Quotes

1878–1944 Philippines

Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina (August 19, 1878 – August 1, 1944) was President of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.

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I would rather have a government run like hell by Filipinos than a government run like heaven by any foreigner.

Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abide by the decisions of the majority.

My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.

John Gunther's Inside Asia (1939)

Have faith in Divine Providence that guides the destinies of men and nations.

Value your honor as you value your life. Poverty with honor is preferable to wealth with dishonor.

Love and respect your parents. It is your duty to serve them gratefully and well.

Be truthful and be honest in thought and in action. Be just and charitable, courteous but dignified in your dealings with your fellow men.

Pay your taxes willingly and promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but also obligations.

Lead a clean and frugal life. Do not indulge in frivolity or pretense. Be simple in your dress and modest in your behavior.

Rely on your own efforts for your progress and happiness. Be not easily discouraged. Persevere in the pursuit of your legitimate ambitions.

Contribute to the welfare of your community and promote social justice. You do not live for yourselves and your families alone. You are a part of society to which you owe definite responsibilities.

Be industrious. Be not afraid or ashamed to do manual labor. Productive toil is conducive to economic security and adds to the wealth of the nation.

Live up to the noble traditions of our people. Venerate the memory of our heroes. Their lives point the way to duty and honor.

Use and develop our natural resources and conserve them for posterity. They are the inalienable heritage of our people. Do not traffic with your citizenship.

Cultivate the habit of using goods made in the Philippines. Patronize the products and trades of your countrymen.

Do your work cheerfully, thoroughly, and well. Work badly done is worse than work undone. Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.

Love your country for it is the home of your people, the seat of your affections, and the source of your happiness and well-being. Its defense is your primary duty. Be ready at all times to sacrifice and die for it if necessary.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Manuel L. Quezon (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.