Quotes from Grace Poe

Most movies now are drama, and the commercially successful ones are, sadly, about adulterous relationships.

Like every parent, I cannot rest easy until my children are home safe at night.

My resume is lean enough that I don't have the added baggage that is not necessary to be able to be successful in government.

I am quite uncomfortable using legislation to peg the minimum wage.

Even if we do not walk together on the straight path, as long as we have the same destination, that is what's important.

I see the Philippines one day as a developed country, one of the major economies of Asia - perhaps not in six years, but definitely in our lifetime.

Even if I aspired to be in showbiz, I felt physically inadequate being compared to my parents.

I'm not for censorship without reason.

The people who have been helping me in the past continue to support me. Many of them supported my father, and the support isn't just financial.

The string of disqualification cases were filed against me when I was still contemplating a run for the presidency by people whose motives were suspect at best. Powerful groups with personal agenda are behind these cases. But I am not afraid. Not when the people are behind me.

I am deeply concerned about the impact of poverty on children because poverty can destroy their future and bind them to a life of misery.

I will continue to help run my father's company.

My favorite author is David Baldacci; I've read all his books. I even have a picture with Baldacci taken during his book-signing in the States.

Filipinos should need no longer kill fellow Filipinos. With peace, real progress can touch all corners of the country.

Your aspiration is really for the country to be better. I think that's exactly what I've gone through - a Filipino who may live elsewhere but who cares just as much for the country.

As a public figure, you have to maintain a certain demeanor. We also have responsibility to the public, but of course, I'm not perfect. I have a lot of flaws; my husband can tell you that, my friends, even. They know who I am.

If I think of all the family members, I was probably the only one who was excited with the possibility of my dad's entering public office.

Nothing will deter crime but the certainty of punishment.

My dad was such a great story-teller, a good teacher.

I am grateful for my father's legacy. I am grateful to have found out who my real friends are. I am grateful for God's guidance.

It's always best to ask for forgiveness if you feel that you made a mistake. And again, asking for forgiveness is not just saying the words 'I'm sorry'; it is also offering what you need to do.

If you don't expose something to sunlight, microbes and germs will thrive.

If, through death penalty, we can create fears, though it's against my will, we have to do it.

Every worker needs a decent and legal source of income.