“That is why I'm not in favor of the UP today which is too big, because the standard goes down. The reason is that the bigger a University becomes, the bigger the problems regarding the faculty.”

“There are two kinds of faculty members in the UP. Those who are honored to be in the UP and those who honor the UP. I belong to the last.”

“The trouble is that the Marxists in our country are ignorant of the real Marxism... They supress... Phony Marxists they twist [data] because they have pre-conceived notions which they want to [prove]”

“They know that Marcos will not give in, so why continue? The only thing that [people have to do] is not pay taxes. Wher will the government get money? Nanghihinayang ako sa life na nawala, because I know Marcos will not give in.”

“You see, this is one big defect of many people... They see nothing good in people they don't like. And this is dangerous.”

“You're not sure that you will have all the documents. That is why the conclusions in history is not final.”

“No matter how good a President you are, if the historian is hostile to you, he will emphasize your errors and break down your merits... without departing from the facts.”