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75 quotes by F. Sionil Jose

Francisco Sionil José (born 3 December 1924) is one of the most widely read Filipino writers in the English language. His novels and short stories depict the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism in Filipino society. José's works—written in English—have been translated into 22 languages, including Korean, Indonesian, Czech, Russian, Latvian, Ukrainian and Dutch.
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When I wake up every morning, I thank God for the new day.

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We are shallow because we have become enslaved by gross materialism, the glitter of gold and its equivalents, for which reason we think that only the... →

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Industrialization starts with the formation of capital - it does not matter how. It can be created by saving, by the state enforcing its will on the... →

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Class - or the economic status of individuals - is evident in all societies, some very well stratified by a rigid caste system determined by birth.

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The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future. It is they who shape and enrich the minds of the young, who touch their... →

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Indeed, the existence of class, of social hierarchy, is as old as man himself. It prevails in the jungle where strength determines hierarchy; among... →

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I am for poetry that is admired by peasant and aristocrat alike.

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Our appreciation of folk art will strengthen our identities, our pride in belonging to a community. People trained in the creative use of their hands... →

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Art, whatever form it takes, requires hard work, craftsmanship and creativity. As a writer, I know my grammar, cadence, the music of prose, and the... →

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Self-respect, the value of 'face,' is universal but is most pronounced in China, then in Japan where the Confucian ethic is most influential.

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Cultural values are, in themselves, neutral as well as universal, and so much depends on how individuals or ethnic groups use them. Values are... →

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The heart of the theater is the play itself, how it dramatizes life to make it meaningful entertainment. To achieve depth and universality, the... →

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In a much larger sense, the problem of Sabah is directly influenced by the duplicity of imperial Britain. For whatever devious reason, the... →

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