Corazon Aquino — "They fought me, I fought back. Surrender would have been neater, but it is not i…"

"Once again, I must involve myself in what I hoped and prayed to be spared from, after devoting the best years of my life in the service of the country, and at a price that included the highest anyone …"

"Henceforth, I shall rule directly as President. To the ad hoc committees and commissions created to inform me on their special areas, I add one more: an action committee of one member — me."

"The only way to make a difference is to stand up and be counted."

"I am not a politician. I am just a plain housewife."

"Am I also expected to take up an M-16 and do it myself?"