Ferdinand Marcos: Quotes about life

Ferdinand Marcos was former President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. Explore interesting quotes on life.

Ferdinand Marcos: 46 quotes7 likes

“No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves.”

Ferdinand Marcos

Address at the launching of the Mabuhay Ang Pilipino Movement, Malacañang (30 November 1972)
1965

“I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them.”

Ferdinand Marcos

in an interview on ABC
1965

“I was reminded as I was reviewing my life, that I have been in too many conflicts, too many wars, political battles, military battles, civil strifes in government. And always one lesson stands out and that is, those whom you fight most passionately often turn out to be your best friends.”

Ferdinand Marcos

Extemporaneous speech at the Sixth Centennial Celebration of Islam in the Philippines (10 June 1980)
1965

“He was hanging on, looking for a life preserver. He was a desperate man clutching at straws.”

Ferdinand Marcos

U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt, after his telephone conversation with Marcos, March 1986
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