"From time immemorial, I have not said anything that would command universal acceptance. But I believe so long as I do what I believe is right, so long as I say what I believe is right for our country,…"

"I have indicated also that it is the express wish of the Filipino people that Mr Marcos not return to this country because it will again incite so many of these people against Mr Marcos."

"I would rather be remembered for standing for something than falling for everything."

"I have not come to power to gain power, but to restore democracy."

"I cannot afford to be distant from my people because whatever power I have came from them. And I have to know what I am doing right and what I am doing wrong. If I just sit around here, I will never f…"