Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Sr.was a Filipino politician and kleptocrat who was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He ruled as dictator under martial law from 1972 until 1981. While his regime started an unprecedented number of infrastructure projects and monuments, it also became infamous for its corruption, extravagance and brutality...
NationalityFilipino
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth11 September 1917
CitySarrat, Philippines
military war fighting
I was reminded as I was reviewing my life, that I have been in too many conflicts, too many wars, political battles, military battles, civil strifes in government. And always one lesson stands out and that is, those whom you fight most passionately often turn out to be your best friends.
military hero wonder
I often wonder what I will be remembered in history for. Scholar? Military hero? Builder?
years promise president
Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years.
law people president
Some people say the president is incapable of enforcing the law. Let them say that once more and I will set the tanks on them.
loneliness leader acting
Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone.
writing should historian
History should not be left to the historians. Rather, be like Churchill. Make history, and then write it.
government people sin
I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them.
democracy poor ifs
Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?
world want this-world
There are many things we do not want in this world. Let us not just mourn them; let us change them
strong roots people
No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves.
believe forever waste
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.
grow realize
I never thought (the crowd) was that huge. When you realize you are not alone, you grow stronger, ... Sanay tayo diyan (We are used to it).