"It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history"
- Corazon Aquino
About this Quote
In this quote, Corazon Aquino is revealing that she is not the one who has been relegated to the past and forgotten. She is acknowledging that she has belonged of history, however she declines to be restricted to the bedroom, a sign of being silenced and marginalized. Instead, she is asserting her existence and importance in forming the course of history. This quote highlights Aquino's decision to be kept in mind and acknowledged for her contributions, despite any attempts to lessen her effect. It likewise serves as a pointer to not underestimate the power and durability of those who have actually been brushed aside by society.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
