Rizal's Thoughts | Writings

“The duty of modern man to my way of thinking is to work for the redemption of humanity, because once man is dignified there would be less unfortunate and more happy men that is possible in this life.”

“What does it matter, gentlemen, if we sacrifice a portion of our freedom, but we offer it in the altars of our country? We, therefore, profess, gentlemen, once again unity and solidarity among us. The good and welfare of our country is our motive. Let us prove to the whole world that when a Filipino wills something he can always do it.”

“I have always love my poor country and I am sure that I shall love her until my last moment. I shall die happy, satisfied that all I have suffered, my past, my present, my future my life, my loves, my joys, everything , I have sacrificed for love of her.”

“This is my way of thinking. I cannot deny that sometimes rebellious and punishable ideas have crossed my imagination, especially when my family was being persecuted, but afterwards reflection, the reality of facts, the absurdity of the thought, made me recover my senses.”

“Fellow countrymen: I have given proof as one who most want liberties for our country and I continue wanting them. But I put as a premise the education of the people so that through education and work, they might have a personality of their own and make themselves worthy of them. In my writings I have recommended study, civic virtues without which redemption is impossible.”