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Its very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep
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"It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep"

- Corazon Aquino

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This quote by Corazon Aquino speaks to the power of storytelling. By simply informing her depressing tale, Aquino had the ability to evoke a strong emotional response from her audience. This suggests that tales have the possible to relocate people in a way that and figures can not. Aquino's quote also implies that tales can be used to accentuate vital issues and also to influence individuals to act. By sharing her tale, Aquino was able to accentuate the injustices she and her people had endured and to rally assistance for her reason. This quote is a suggestion of the power of narration and the importance of sharing our tales with others. It is a tip that our stories can be made use of to bring about favorable change and to motivate others to do something about it.

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Corazon Aquino This quote is written / told by Corazon Aquino between January 25, 1933 and August 1, 2009. She was a famous President from Philippines. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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