JOSE RIZAL QUOTES

Born: June 19, 1861

Died: December 30, 1896 (age 35)

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: Writer

Bio: José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by the National Heroes Committee.

“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.” 
―Jose Rizal

“There can be no tyrants where there are no slaves.” 
―Jose Rizal

“He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.” 
―Jose Rizal
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