Miguel Syjuco The Philippines, it has a politics of patronage. Family and favors, in addition to the old cliche of guns, goons and gold, really do still hold a lot of sway. – Miguel Syjuco Addition Quotes Cliche Quotes Family Quotes Favors Quotes Gold Quotes Goons Quotes Guns Quotes Hold Quotes Lot Quotes Patronage Quotes Philippines Quotes Politics Quotes Sway Quotes I grew up with a very privileged background. My father served as one of the cabinet ministers in Arroyo’s government, and he’s been a congressman for many years, and he’s running again. I read a blog about this young filmmaker in the Philippines who made a short film, and one of the characters in the film reads my novel and then starts discussing the novel with someone. The idea that my book can inspire another artist and be part of that other artist’s work… that’s the reason I write.
Lauren Jauregui You need to accept yourself for who you are and surround yourself with a good group of girl friends that’ll lift you up instead of put you down. – Lauren Jauregui
Evelyn Underhill God is always coming to you in the Sacrament of the Present Moment. Meet and receive Him there with gratitude in that sacrament. – Evelyn Underhill
Campbell Brown I know people talk about poverty and other factors, but there is very little I can do to ensure that a child has a stable two-parent home. But what if we can give them a shot in the classroom with a stable, high-standards environment? – Campbell Brown
Charlie Sykes During dull moments at school, I admit, I not only drew soldiers shooting one another but also tanks, bombers, fighters, and even the occasional space ship with planet-destroying powers. – Charlie Sykes
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