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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.

— Manuel L. Quezon

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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.

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