Atty. Luke Espiritu
October 4, 2007
Young people, take courage. Do not grow old before your time and cease dreaming. Seethe against evil with an all-consuming passion.
Oh, believe me, people --- not only the ill-willed but the good-intentioned, as well --- may pull you down as you spread your wings and dare to fly to places unknown. For, the ill-willed cannot bear your railings against injustice and oppression, while the good-intentioned may unwittingly misjudge you, probably thinking that they already have you completely figured out. And, generally, both have lesser tolerance for the brashness and boldness of your age.
But, let not the raging fire in you be dashed.
Let not the perfidies of the present generation taint you for you are called forth to build a new nation. Our collective shame shall not be visited upon you for it is we who answer to you and not the other way around. So make your cries be heard for it is our duty to listen. Let us hear you demand the legacy of a better world. Nay, let us hear you condemn our failings, knowing that behind every condemnation is a dream only you can dream.
Finally, let us not, of this generation, dismiss your rage for it is sacred; for it comes from the same well-spring of passion that has engulfed the martyrs; for the martyrs also raged; for inherent in this rage is your own commitment to selfless sacrifice.
October 4, 2007
Young people, take courage. Do not grow old before your time and cease dreaming. Seethe against evil with an all-consuming passion.
Oh, believe me, people --- not only the ill-willed but the good-intentioned, as well --- may pull you down as you spread your wings and dare to fly to places unknown. For, the ill-willed cannot bear your railings against injustice and oppression, while the good-intentioned may unwittingly misjudge you, probably thinking that they already have you completely figured out. And, generally, both have lesser tolerance for the brashness and boldness of your age.
But, let not the raging fire in you be dashed.
Let not the perfidies of the present generation taint you for you are called forth to build a new nation. Our collective shame shall not be visited upon you for it is we who answer to you and not the other way around. So make your cries be heard for it is our duty to listen. Let us hear you demand the legacy of a better world. Nay, let us hear you condemn our failings, knowing that behind every condemnation is a dream only you can dream.
Finally, let us not, of this generation, dismiss your rage for it is sacred; for it comes from the same well-spring of passion that has engulfed the martyrs; for the martyrs also raged; for inherent in this rage is your own commitment to selfless sacrifice.
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