"The nation has a right to protect itself from the man who profits by his presence when he lacks the meaning of his responsibility."

"The destiny of the Filipino people is in their own hands."

"I don't believe in courtship. It's a waste of time. If I love the person, I'll tell her right away. But for you, I'll make an exception. Just love me now, and I'll court you forever."

"The Filipino, it seems, has lost his soul, his dignity, and his courage. We have come upon a phase of our history when ideals are only a veneer for greed and power, (in public and private affairs) whe…"

"I did not declare martial law to perpetuate myself in power. I declared martial law to save the republic."