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We are persuaded that no sacrifices are too little to win the rights and the liberty of a nation that is oppressed by slavery.

— Marcelo H. del Pilar

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An enlightened intelligence is a sanctuary where the kindness and magnificence of its Creator are better seen.

Marcelo H. del Pilar to the women of Bulacan (1889)

Where the women are virtuous, vice is timid, and dignity predominates in the popular custom. But were women are frivolous, men become immoral, vicious and forget or despise their sacred duties.

Marcelo H. del Pilar to the women of Bulacan (1889)

The time when they unite and awaken from slumber; on that day, the day of God, the people will demand payment... Who will pay?

Sagót ng España sa Hibíc ng Filipinas (1889)

Once the struggle is began, one phenomenon would be inevitable and that is, the Filipinos will fight for their right, for their reason, and for their justice irrespective of consequences.

For my meals I have to approach friends for loans, day after day. To be able to smoke, I have gone to the extreme of picking up cigarette butts in the streets.

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