Miriam Defensor Santiago Leadership

In my view,

leadership is the courage

to take risks in defense of a position

that is both legal and moral.

The politician who tries

to become a wise guy

by becoming friends

to everybody - corrupt or not - is not a leader.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Circumstances

Dare beyond your strength,

hazard beyond your judgment,

and in extremities,

proceed in excellent hope.

Bare the accidents of life

with dignity and grace,

making the best of circumstances.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Blink Of Life

I have no illusions about myself,

about my life,

about leaving a legacy,

or making a mark in people's lives.

We are so insignificant.

We are only here for a blink.

Miriam Defensor Santiago

Miriam Defensor Santiago What Is Life?

What is the meaning of life?

This meaning is not for you to find,

but for you to define.

The meaning of life is

found in the purposes

that we pursue as we grow older.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Happiness

It is wrong to think

that happiness is a series of

unrelated experiences.

On the contrary,

happiness is an ordered

whole characterizing an entire life.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Smart Wife

A smart wife is one

who makes sure

she spends so much

that her husband

can't afford another woman.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Corrupt Country

In a corrupt country,

if you want to succeed in politics,

you must keep your conscience under control.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Plastic

Hindi lahat ng sweet ay loyal sa’yo.

Tandaan, sweet nga ang candy,

pero nakabalot naman sa plastic.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Consequence

Life is a consequence

of our moral choices.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Occasions

Await occasions and never hurry.

Miriam Defensor Santiago