My countrymen, I have given proofs that I am one most anxious for liberties for our country, and I am still desirous of them. But I place as a prior condition the education of the people, that by means of instruction and industry our country may have an individuality of its own and make itself worthy of these liberties. — Jose Rizal

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Mini who’s who:

Jose Rizal : Filipino Writer
Born:  June 19, 1861
Died:  December 30, 1896