Quotes by Rodrigo Duterte

“We cannot move forward if we allow the past to pull us back.”

“Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished - these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to recover a...”

“Human rights must work to uplift human dignity.”

“God does not discriminate against people, regardless of color, religion, social class, or gender and sexual preferences.”

“For the record, I believe in God, but I do not believe in religion, period.”

“As a lawyer and a former prosecutor, I know the limits of the power and authority of the president. I know what is legal and what is not.”

“Destiny is not designed by mere mortals like us. It is crafted by God.”

“I am well. Do not worry about my health.”

“Erosion of faith and trust in government - that is the real problem that confronts us.”

“To all my political opponents, all and sundry, not only the presidential bets, I would like to offer my hand to friendship.”

“Let me be very clear: my friendship with my friends ends where the interest of the country begins.”

“Sabi nila diktador ako...so be it!”

“I don't care If I go to hell as long as the people I serve will live in paradise.”

“Bakit ikaw ba pupunta ng Mexico ngayon? (Why will you go to Mexico now?) Could you enjoy going to Mexico with kidnappings and killings there?”

“Ang pumasok sa isip ko, ni-rape nila, pinagpilahan nila. Nagalit ako kasi ni-rape, oo, isa rin iyun. Pero napakaganda, dapat ang mayor muna ang mauna. Sayang.”

“[Remarks on disabled people] Iyong isa doon, classmate ko pa. Eh na-stroke, paganoon-ganoon [mimics]. Gusto ko sabihin, Pakamatay ka na lang.”

“Pero sa totoo lang, sanay ako magbaril ng tao. Mag-graduate na lang kami sa San Beda, may binaril akong tao.”

“If I make it, God willing, to the presidency, I will be the first Left president in this country.”

“I would rather lose the election than lose my identity.”

“Just because you're a journalist you are not exempted from assassination, if you’re a son of a bitch. Freedom of expression cannot help you if you have done something wrong...The constitution can n...”