Quotes on Life

1.) “If you want me to die early, you must pray harder.” - Rodrigo R. Duterte, 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines

2.) “Instead of buying your children all the things you never had, you should teach them all the things you were never taught. Material wears out, but knowledge stays.” - Bruce Lee

3.) “Let us not remain indifferent. Let us not live a one-way faith, a faith that receives but does not give, a faith that accepts the gift but does not give it in return. Having received that mercy, they become merciful in return.” - Pope Francis

4.) “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.” - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, on Prince Philip

5.) “Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.” - Pope John Paul, II

6.) “Someone observed that before, people from the province were excited and happy to welcome people from Metro Manila who might be bringing gifts and goodies. Not anymore. They are afraid and they stay away, as they might be bringing the virus so deadly.” - Rev. Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD

7.) “It is natural for Filipinos to look for their leaders during crisis.” - Maria Leonor G. Robredo, 14th Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines

8.) “Vaccine for CoVid-19 should be made readily available to everyone, especially those who couldn’t afford it. Getting vaccinated is important in order for us to feel secure, knowing that we’re already protected from the virus. I also hope that the government will be able to provide for those who are struggling financially. While, yes, people like us will no longer line up for the vaccines so that more from the less privileged get to avail of them, we still don’t know how to get hold of them ourselves.” - Zanjoe Marudo, Actor and CoVid-19 Survivor

9.) “God taught us a lot. He taught us so much. He taught us the value of hard work, being kind to people, the power of the mind and the dedication and commitments to our duties.” - Mariel Icban, daughter of the late Dr. Crispulo Icban, Jr., Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, Manila Bulletin

10.) “Motivate yourself, don't listen to those people who only see your mistakes.”

11.) “Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.” - Mother Teresa

12.) “If you can't do anything about it, then let it go. Don't be a prisoner to things you can’t change.” - Tony Gaskins

13.) “Parents don't need your tears when they die. They need your hugs, laughter, love, and care while still alive, life is short.”

14.) “Never blame anyone in your life. Good people give you happiness. Bad people give you experience. Worst people give you a lesson. Best people give you memories.” - Zig Ziglar

15.) “Leadership is never given on a silver platter. One has to earn it.” - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf