Marcelo H. del Pilar Quotes

Filipino writer, lawyer, and journalist

Marcelo H. del Pilar (August 30 1850 – July 4 1896) was a Filipino writer, lawyer, journalist, and freemason. He was one of the leaders of the Reform Movement in Spain. He succeeded Graciano López Jaena as editor of La Solidaridad.

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Alternative Names: Plaridel • Marcelo Hilario del Pilar • Pláridel • Marcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán • Marcelo del Pilar • M. H. del Pilar • M.H. del Pilar

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Let us praise heaven and have faith in the future: We shall see that not even the power of our enemies will weaken our determination to promote the ideals we are fighting for.

This called for more endurance and patience on their part while peaceful processes were being carried out. But if and when revolution broke out, it was God’s will and would be a fight to the finish irrespective of consequences.

I think we should protect ourselves from the intrigues of our enemies and the naviete of our friends. Having said this, therefore, and with the data you already possess, the circumstances now exists and the time is right for us to abandon the pen; trust me.