History of the Philippine Islands Quotes

“There are no misfortunes in the world, however great they may be, from which some good may not be gained.”
― Emma Helen Blair, History of the Philippine Islands

“The inhabitants of the province of Manila, the Tagals, have their own language, which is very rich and copious. By means of it one can express elegantly whatever he wishes, and in many modes and manners. It is not difficult, either to learn or to pronounce.”
― Antonio De Morga, History of the Philippine Islands

“After the island of Sebu follow immediately the island of Mindanao, an island of more than three hundred leguas in circumference, and Jolo, which is small. Lower down is the island of Borneo, a very large island, more than five hundred leguas in circumference. All of these islands are densely populated, although that of Borneo is not subdued. Neither is that of Mindanao in entirety, but only the river of Botuan, Dapitan, and the province and coast of Caragan.”
― Antonio De Morga, History of the Philippine Islands