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Rizal's Tears and Smiles
Rizal's claim to fame is for being the founder of Philippine nationalism. It was his writings which "cleared the ground for its iniquitous weeds; it was his tears which watered the plant, and it was his noble martyrdom which gave the necessary warmth for its rapid growth and development."
To modern Filipino world, he gave an impetus and an impress it can hardly lose in generations if ever. With his teachings first, then his sarcasms and censures, then his appeals, he showed the way to unity and drove the people along it.
With or without his knowledge, Rizal was the father of Philippine independence and the lofty model toward which Philippine life may aspire.
To modern Filipino world, he gave an impetus and an impress it can hardly lose in generations if ever. With his teachings first, then his sarcasms and censures, then his appeals, he showed the way to unity and drove the people along it.
With or without his knowledge, Rizal was the father of Philippine independence and the lofty model toward which Philippine life may aspire.
150 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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April 17, 2016
A brief but informative glimpse of Mr. Rizal's life story, ideals and writings. One really gets a sense of Rizal's personality and passions within a couple hours.
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