Noli Me Tangere: Filippijnsche Roman
1887
''Noli Me Tangere: Filippijnsche Roman'' is a historical novel by José Rizal, first published in 1887. Set during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, it follows Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra, who returns home after studying in Europe, confronting social injustices and colonial oppression. The novel is notable for its satirical portrayal of Philippine society and the Spanish clergy, which led to its ban by authorities. Rizal's work inspired the Philippine independence movement, ultimately contributing to the establishment of Asia's first democratic republic in 1898.
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“I have to believe much in God because I have lost my faith in man.””
— José Rizal
“Cowardice rightly understood begins with selfishness and ends with shame.””
— José Rizal
“What said those two souls communicating through the language of the eyes, more perfect than that of the lips, the language given to the soul in order that sound may not mar the ecstasy of feeling? In such moments, when the thoughts of two happy beings penetrate into each other’s souls through the eyes, the spoken word is halting, rude, and weak”
— José Rizal
“How long have you been away from the country?" Laruja asked Ibarra."Almost seven years.""Then you have probably forgotten all about it.""Quite the contrary. Even if my country does seem to have forgotten me, I have always thought about it.””
— José Rizal
“I die without seeing dawn's light shining on my country... You, who will see it, welcome it for me...don't forget those who fell during the nighttime.””
— José Rizal
“The people do not complain because they have no voice; do not move because they are lethargic, and you say that they do not suffer because you have not seen their hearts bleed.””
— José Rizal
“To be happy does not mean to indulge in foolishness!””
— José Rizal
“I have observed that the prosperity or misery of each people is in direct proportion to its liberties or its prejudices and, accordingly, to the sacrifices or the selfishness of its forefathers. -Juan Crisostomo Ibarra””
— José Rizal
“It is not the criminals who arouse the hatred of others, but the men who are honest.””
— José Rizal
