Jose P. Laurel

Jose P. Laurel
Philippine President
1891-1959

"A nation fights for independence and tries to
achieve the maximum of safety, not only because
it is its God-given right to be independent and free
from molestation but because without freedom and
security, it does not have full opportunity to work
out it own destiny."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Truthfulness, honesty, justice and charity are
qualities of the man of character."
-Jose P. Laurel

"We should realize that national and individual
progress can only be attained through work, more
work, and more hard hard work."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Strong of will and true of honor, the leader,
like magnet, attracts, respects, and commands
obedience."
-Jose P. Laurel

"There is one eternal God, Creator and
Sustainer of the universe."
-Jose P. Laurel

"How can we love our country?
Not by words but by deeds."
-Jose P. Laurel

"The starting point in life and education is
the recognition of and faith in one eternal God,
the Creator and Sustainer of the universe."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Honor is closely associated with virtue and
finds its most sublime expression in defense of
the purity of womanhood."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Under modern condition, with economic product-
ivity as the paramount concern of every
nation,
An unhealthy man is not only an unhappy man,
he is also a forfeited economic asset of the
country."
-Jose P. Laurel