Benigno Aquino Jr. Quotes

I have carefully weighed the virtues and the faults of the Filipino and I have come to the conclusion that he is worth dying for.

Benigno Aquino Jr.

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• I have carefully weighed the virtues and the faults of the Filipino and I have come to the conclusion that he is worth dying for.

  

  Benigno Aquino Jr.
  • Faults
  • Conclusion
  • Virtues