77 Quotes by Ferdinand Marcos

The permissiveness of society must be balanced with authoritativene ss.

I claim the right not to incriminate myself.

The foundation upon which our nation stands is much richer and firmer than the sympathies that may occasionally divide us. And we never know this more truly than in Christmas time. In good times or in bad, under clear skies or under the shadow of uncertainty, the Christmas message is the imperishable one of joy, hope and brotherhood.

We cannot and we will not negotiate with terrorists. We have nothing but contempt for them. To conciliate differences with these people without them changing their objectives is to condemn our Republic to ultimate strangulation and death.

Once a champion, always a champion.

It is not a choice of life, it is a choice of death. If this is life, I'd rather die.

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.

Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years.

Some people say the president is incapable of enforcing the law. Let them say that once more and I will set the tanks on them.