Yanan Melo > Quotes

“Our forefathers were heroes. But why were they heroes? Because they fought for democracy. They fought for the life and liberty of the Filipino people. They fought for our independence, our freedom. They fought against tyranny, totalitarianism, and dictatorship. They fought for us and that is something we must be grateful for.”
― Yanan Melo, Naaalala Niyo Ba Ang Noli Me Tangere?

“If you are a woman, reading my tale, learn to fight for your rights and the respect you deserve as a human being. But, if you are a man, reading my tale, learn to respect women and, likewise, advocate for them.”
― Yanan Melo, Aggressing the Predatory Lions

“Our ancestors wholeheartedly sacrificed their lives to fight against tyranny, and we are allowing that very same tyranny to exist! Let us open our eyes!”
― Yanan Melo, Naaalala Niyo Ba Ang Noli Me Tangere?

“Mga kapatid, naaalala niyo po ba ang Mactan noong 1521? Naaalala niyo po ba ang Gomburza? Naaalala niyo po ba ang Noli Me Tangere at ang El Filibusterismo? Naaalala niyo po ba ang mga bayani ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig? Naaalala niyo po ba si Ninoy Aquino? Naaalala niyo po ba ang EDSA? Naaalala niyo po ba ang mga kapatid nating nagdusa't namatay para sa ating henerasyon at para sa ating seguridad? Mga kapatid, ganito po ba natin ipapakita ang ating marubdob na pasasalamat sa kanila, hinahayaan po nating mamuno ang mga diktador at tirano?”
― Yanan Melo, Naaalala Niyo Ba Ang Noli Me Tangere?

“It was time for me to make my stand; to display my integrity and dignity as a human worthful of respect. It was time for me to aggress the predatory lions and destroy them once and for all.”
― Yanan Melo

“Chris. What do you want, child?"

I sighed and walked another three steps forward. I stared into his eyes and spoke the one word that terrified him, "Democracy.”
― Yanan Melo, Naaalala Niyo Ba Ang Noli Me Tangere?

“I am a hero! Are you?" - Chris”
― Yanan Melo, Naaalala Niyo Ba Ang Noli Me Tangere?