If the Philippines must remain under the control of Spain, they will necessarily have to be transformed in a political sense, for the course of their history and the needs of their inhabitants so require.
Jose RizalRead
Genius has no country. It blossoms everywhere. Genius is like the light, the air. It is the heritage of all.
Interpretation
Genius transcends borders and is a universal gift that should be cherished by all.
In this quote, Jose Rizal emphasizes that genius is not confined to any particular nation or culture, but rather flourishes universally. He likens genius to essential elements like light and air, suggesting that it is inherent in every person and should be recognized and valued as a shared heritage of humanity.
In practice
In a panel discussion on creativity, one might say, 'As Jose Rizal stated, genius has no country; it blossoms everywhere.'
If the Philippines must remain under the control of Spain, they will necessarily have to be transformed in a political sense, for the course of their history and the needs of their inhabitants so require.
I do not write for this generation. I am writing for other ages. If this could read me, they would burn my books, the work of my whole life. On the other hand, the generation which interprets these writings will be an educated generation; they will understand me and say: 'Not all were asleep in the nighttime of our grandparents.'
It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice.
Necessity is the most powerful divinity the world knows β it is the result of physical forces set in operation by ethical forces.
I may be what my enemies desire me to be, yet never an accusation are they able to hurl against me which makes me blush or lower my forehead; and I hope that God will be merciful enough with me, to prevent me from committing one of those faults which would involve my family.
To the questioning glance of love, as it flashes out and then conceals itself, speech has no reply; the smile, the kiss, the sigh answer.
Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.
Barking dogs occasionally bite, but laughing men hardly ever shoot.
The power men possess to annoy me I give them by a weak curiosity
Make yourself honey and the flies will devour you.
There are many ways up the mountain and each of us must choose a practice that feels true to our heart.
Sometimes one must try anything, it is no disgrace. On the contrary, it is a sign of wisdom.
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