Ferdinand Marcos

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.

I am not a dictator. I am the President of the Philippines. I rule with the consent of the governed.

The only way to develop the Philippines is to establish a strong government, with a strong leader. And I am that strong leader.

If I have to be the villain, I will be the villain. But I will be a villain for the good of the country.

I will not allow my country to become a banana republic.

Democracy is not a luxury; it is a necessity for national survival.

I have been accused of many things, but never of being a coward.

The ultimate test of a government is its ability to provide food for its people.

The youth are the hope of the fatherland.

I am ready to die for my country, but I am not ready to see my country die.

The greatness of a nation is not measured by its wealth, but by the character of its people.

History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it.

I have never stolen a single centavo from the government.

We are a nation of laws, not of men.

The problems of the Philippines are not insurmountable. They are merely a challenge to our ingenuity and determination.

I am not a saint; I am a politician.

The ultimate objective of government is the welfare of the people.

A leader must be resolute, decisive, and fearless.

I have always believed that the Filipino is worth dying for.

The moment you become weak, you will be devoured.