Rafael L. Oriel, Jr.
27 Feb 2008
Cicero said, “The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.”
Albert Einstein said, “The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.”
Molly Ivins said, “I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil and that no one knows the truth.”
Pearl S. Buck said, ”When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail.”
Edmund Burke said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
A Comelec Chairman said, “Secretary, you have 200 in this deal.”
Commission on Higher Education Chair said, “She is evil.”
Albay Governor said, “She may be a bitch but she’s the luckiest bitch around.”
The first Ateneo alumnus to become President said that the groups behind his ouster now realize their mistake. He said that he was ready and willing to lead again as a caretaker president if the second Ateneo alumnus to become President is toppled from power. Buti na lang ang nakasulat sa Saligang Batas na hahalili ay Vice-President, hindi Ateneo alumnus.
The big question we need to ask, “Are Filipinos ready and willing to accept his return to power?” I do not think so.
Kahit sabihin niyo na ang mga Filipinos ay makakalimutin pero sa palagay ko ang plunder conviction ay mahirap kalimutan, di ba?
Hindi ko pa nga nakakalimutan iyong sabi ng kanilang unibersidad na Ateneo, “To understand the soul of the university what shaped it and where it came from, where it is going and where it can take you — it is essential to understand its motto, Lux in Domino, or “Light in the Lord.”
Blaise Pascal said, “Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.”
A wise religious leader said, “Mixing religion with politics is like mixing ice cream with horse manure. It doesn’t hurt the manure, but it ruins the ice cream.”
I have a strong feeling that the best person to ask if this is true is the Archbishop whose first love is farming. The ice cream is ruined when a Bishop drops invitation to lead People’s Power 1 Mass at Our Lady of Peace Shrine on EDSA. Ice cream, anyone?
The first Protestant to become President said, “The EDSA revolt is a continuing struggle and that there should be no letup in the fight against irregularities. There are oligarchs, dynasties, opportunists we are yet to banish from our political and economic life.”
One thing I like about Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats is that it is not monopolized by Catholics in airing their sides on political issues unlike the CBCP. Onli in the Pilipins.
Obviously, everybody is eager to give their own opinion but not necessarily solutions to the national problems. My admiration goes to those who unselfishly share their wisdom and knowledge to help others especially in discerning the truth to make better decisions.
Total disappointments come from those who try to mislead others.
As always since the time of Adam and Eve, it is all about the fight between the good and the evil. I have high hopes that because of the overall goodness in people’s hearts, the greater good will ultimately prevail over evil.
Voltaire said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Ikaw anong say mo?
