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A teacher saying that a person who took a licensure exam once is a better professional/person than someone who took it twice clearly lacks empathy, is unhealthily self-entitled, and has not been performing teaching duties well enough to know that exams are not the endgame.
@theklmanuel

In my thesis, I say that a favorite Tagalog word is “unawa” or to understand. Root word: “awa,” meaning “mercy,” “pity,” or “compassion.” “Unawa” recognizes that understanding is inseparable from compassion. We seek to understand out of care. We care and thus seek to understand.
Pamela Cajilig, @anthropam

My parents want me to discontinue being a volunteer for Leni-Kiko campaign.
Nah, you raised me to be a critical thinker, now you have to live with it.
@reudnarg_

There might indeed be a gap or a chasm between ordinary and regular folks who are not really amused about politics and elections and those that are passionate about it. Bridging this gap should be the objective; is necessary.
Luie Guia, @LTFGuia

Adversity gives you a choice: either (a) you give up, blame the universe or others, or (b) accept it as an opportunity to show your true character. Choose wisely.
@marvicleonen