When you restore democracy, you cannot say that only those who worked for the restoration of democracy will be allowed to use the privileges of a democracy.
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I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy. We cannot just keep quiet because that is what happened during martial law. Our dictator then believed that he can do anything to keep himself in power.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of remembering sacrifices made for democracy and the need to speak out against oppression.
Corazon Aquino highlights the critical moment in history when individuals fought for democracy, emphasizing that silence in the face of tyranny is not acceptable. She warns against forgetting the sacrifices made and calls on people to remain vigilant and active in preserving democratic values, drawing a parallel to the dark times of martial law when complacency allowed oppression to flourish.
Themes
DemocracySacrificeSilenceDictatorshipFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for civil rights, one might say this quote to remind the audience of the importance of speaking out.
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