I always dream that I have Anita on my lap and Sofía by her side; that I kiss them by turns and that both tell me: ‘Remain with us, papá, and don’t r… - Marcelo H. del Pilar

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I always dream that I have Anita on my lap and Sofía by her side; that I kiss them by turns and that both tell me: ‘Remain with us, papá, and don’t return to Madrid’. I awake soaked in tears, and at this very moment that I write this, I cannot contain the tears that drop from my eyes.

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About Marcelo H. del Pilar

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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In the Filipino colony there should be no division, nor is there: one are the sentiments which move us, one the ideals we pursue; the abolition in the Philippines of every obstacle to our liberties, and in due time and by the proper method, the abolition of the flag of Spain as well.

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