caterpillar talk

textlection (coined by jr3 from the words text and collection): a collection of well-selected messages from virtual mail bins, books, magazines, movies, songs, etc.

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us as drops
“They say that we are all drops of water in an ocean, totally lost in its expanse and depths. But some drops sparkle.”

they who truly deserve praise
“I do not claim to be the best teacher of the land. There are thousands of best teachers out there, working silently, giving their hearts to teaching WITHOUT thinking of benefits or rewards.”
– Josette Biyo, recipient of Intel’s Grand Award for Excellence in Teaching

believe in transformation
“I began to believe in my heart that if they (the poor) can experience love, if their dignity can be restored, if the opportunities for a better life can be offered for them, they can be transformed.”
–Tony Meloto of Gawad Kalinga

be relieved of the pressure to succeed
“The stars and the planets remind me of a force bigger than me, and I realize how small I really am. It makes me feel I am in my womb, I am being taken care of, and that relieves me of the pressure to succeed in everything I do.”
–Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Director

just…
“Meet me tomorrow night. Or any day you want. I have no right to wonder just how, or when.” –Jeff Buckley, Morning Theft

think of it this way
“God made you in such a way that when others were sitting, you would be standing. And when others were standing, you’d stand out. And when others stood out, you’d be outstanding. And when others dared to be outstanding, you would be the STANDARD.”

beautifully stated
“As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn’t supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it’s harder every time. You’ll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You’ll fight with your best friend. You’ll blame a new love for things an old one did. You’ll cry because time is passing too fast, and you’ll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you’ve never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you’ll never get back. Don’t be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.” ~anonymous~

it can happen
“you can only fall in love with one person… and the others??? well, they just make your heart beat. you’ll get to meet a lot of people but there’s only one to whom you’ll fully give your heart. sure, you’ll get attracted to many but what you’ll have are just feelings. whether you play around or not, there will only be one person for you in the end. it can be hard finding that person and even harder to feel that emotion but i’ve been told it can happen.”

better than stilettos
“you can walk into a room wearing t-shirt and jeans, no make-up, and yet be the most attractive girl… for at the end of the day, the world will look up to you not because you look like the next top model, but because you are a thinking woman with opinion. fashion sense helps but brains will always be more deadly than a pair of stilettos.”

ramon magsaysay’s credo
“I believe that government starts at the bottom and
moves upward, for government exists for the welfare of
the masses of the nation.

I believe that he who has less in life should have
more in law.

I believe that the little man is fundamentally
entitled to a little bit more food in his stomach, a
little more cloth in his back and a little more roof
over his head.

I believe that this nation is endowed with a vibrant
and stout heart, and possesses untapped capabilities
and incredible resiliency.

I believe that a high and unwavering sense of morality
should pervade all spheres of governmental activity.

I believe that the pulse of government should be
strong and steady, and the men at the helm imbued with
missionary zeal.

I believe in the majesty of constitutional and legal
processes, in the inviolability of human rights.

I believe that the free world is collectively strong,
and that there is neither need or reason to compromise
the dignity of man.

I believe that communism is iniquity, as is the
violence it does to the principles of Christianity.

I believe that the President should set the example of
a big heart, an honest mind, sound instincts, the
virtue of healthy impatience and an abiding love for
the common man.”