Benigno Aquino III Quotes:
One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas.
Benigno Aquino III
We in the Philippines know we have to perform our own role in terms of promoting peace in the world. We are actually members of the U.N. peacekeeping forces in many areas.
Benigno Aquino III
My administration’s compact with the Filipino people will demand no less than the attainment of lasting peace and equitable prosperity. We will employ all the tools at our disposal to achieve this.
Benigno Aquino III
The people want to go back to the time when democracy was in full bloom.
Benigno Aquino III
I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.
Benigno Aquino III
The message has to be sent that if you commit a crime there has to be punishment.
Benigno Aquino III
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I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone.
Benigno Aquino III
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Strategic partnership is based on a shared set of values.
Benigno Aquino III
Anytime emotions are involved, you cannot come up with an impartial and objective assessment of any given problem.
Benigno Aquino III
The Philippines is for the Philippines. We can defend ourselves.
Benigno Aquino III
I will not only not steal, but I will run after thieves.
Benigno Aquino III
I was put into office by the people who believed in my idea that corruption is the root of poverty; that an end to corruption would mean an end to poverty.
Benigno Aquino III
You may have the might, but that does not necessarily make you right.
Benigno Aquino III
There is a theory that China will tend to push, and if you bend, they will push some more.
Benigno Aquino III
I am from the class that has, in a sense, benefited from the status quo, but everyone still gets victimized.
Benigno Aquino III
I have never stolen. I am not a thief.
Benigno Aquino III
In politics, you must learn to say ‘no’ without offending people. That is an art that one must master: to satisfy a person even when you have to say ‘no’ to him.
Benigno Aquino III
I am not concerned about getting reelected. I can make the unpopular but necessary decision. Your focus from day one is on your legacy rather than political considerations.
Benigno Aquino III
The most powerful person can wind up in jail.
Benigno Aquino III
With proper governance, life will improve for all.
Benigno Aquino III
If we say yes to something we believe is wrong now, what guarantee is there that the wrong will not be further exacerbated down the line?
Benigno Aquino III
I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of ’97.
Benigno Aquino III
The Philippines is strategically located and blessed with the greatest resource: its people, who are hard-working, very loyal, and very adaptive.
Benigno Aquino III
When my father was assassinated, I decided that I would not compete with his memory, but the priority would be to achieve his dream.
Benigno Aquino III
My obsession is to provide food and jobs to people in Tarlac. The province is primarily an agricultural province; food security tops the priority.
Benigno Aquino III
I remove a lot of the pressure from myself by saying I’m not competing with my parents. They are the persons who taught me my ideology. They actively practiced what they preached. They’re the exemplars and the role models. So how does one compete with a mentor?
Benigno Aquino III
I didn’t have any ambition to be president. It was fate. The people found me.
Benigno Aquino III
I’m not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can.
Benigno Aquino III
I have to study, study, and study because I have to learn everything. Everyone expects me to be an expert on everything.
Benigno Aquino III
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