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“You might wonder that I who who have served you in the field of diplomacy should set so much store by the power of nationalism. This is because I know from personal experience that in order to become an effective internationalist, one must strive to be a good nationalist. To be a worthy citizen of the world one must first prove himself to be a good Filipino.”
― Carlos P. Romulo, I Walked With Heroes

“A successful ambassador has to bring the bacon home without spilling the beans.”
― Carlos P. Romulo, I Walked With Heroes

“Agreements in the organizations of world power are never reached on the floor. They are made in the delegates' lounge and corridors long before the voting begins.”
― Carlos P. Romulo, I Walked With Heroes

“Although Rizal's novels are so familiar that we even have nicknames for them, nobody takes the Noli or Fili to read on holiday except for students cramming for an exam. Studying Rizal should result in an appreciation of his life and works, but all this has turned into a boring chore.”
― Ambeth Ocampo