Creativity Art, whatever form it takes, requires hard work, craftsmanship and creativity. As a writer, I know my grammar, cadence, the music of prose, and the... F. Sionil Jose 37
Future The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future. It is they who shape and enrich the minds of the young, who touch... F. Sionil Jose 31
Humility We are shallow because we are 'mayabang,' ego driven, and do not have the humility to understand that we are only human, much too human to mistake... F. Sionil Jose 32
Alone In the '50s, I was traveling alone all over Mindanao, Basilan, all the way to Tawi-Tawi with just a camera and a notebook. I always stayed in the... F. Sionil Jose 27
Christmas November is auspicious in so many parts of the country: the rice harvest is already in, the weather starts to cool, and the festive glow which... F. Sionil Jose 42
Communication Language as a communication tool is the primary element from which literature is created. Even in pre-literate societies, it exists as songs, riddles,... F. Sionil Jose 31
