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El Filibusterismo
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"El Filibusterismo" Quotes

"El Filibusterismo" follows the story of Simoun as he seeks revenge against the injustices in Spanish colonial Philippines.

Quotes

The most powerful force in the world is the human soul on fire.

José Rizal

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The glory of saving a country is not for him who has contributed to its ruin.

José Rizal

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A person who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish.

José Rizal

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The most serious obstacle to progress is the prejudice.

José Rizal

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The first step in the struggle for freedom is to have courage.

José Rizal

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The love of the motherland is never extinguished.

José Rizal

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It is better to perish than be enslaved.

José Rizal

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The educated are those who have learned much, remembered much, and made use of their knowledge.

José Rizal

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The truth will make you free, but first it will make you miserable.

José Rizal

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The powerful do not only oppress the weak, they also oppress the powerful.

José Rizal

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