All Quotes

"I think it means a lot for people to see themselves in other people, and that’s what makes this so special."

"I’m really discovering how difficult it is to maintain your health physically so I really hope Haley is okay and will bounce back soon."

"With a little bit of luck it went my way."

"I was down match point and there was a lot of points where I could have given up and that’s what makes this win a lot more special."

"Having to stay extremely focused during the game means after match point you can finally release all the tension you have held in and that’s what happened to me out there, I was able to let go of my emotions at the end."

"The atmosphere in Abu Dhabi is incredible, along with family members who are expats in this region there’s also a lot of fans who are here as well so it’s a great feeling that their support for me brings the Filipino community together and they can share something that they’re excited about."

"You all inspire me every day."

"It means the world to have this community behind me in such a prestigious tournament"

"For them to make the effort to stay up late and stay in the cold and cheer me on, so it really added to the feelings and the emotions after the match"

"The balls, they may be a little bit heavier at night. But of course, the difficulty with night matches is the time. It’s night."

"You know, I’m happy to be here. Playing at night is also a good sign. So, yeah, I adjust and I’m just happy that I got the win today."

"It was a tough match for me last time. I think she played really well. So all I can do is take the learnings that I have from our last match and try to implement that in our next one."

"I’ve only dreamed of making tennis grow in the Philippines and now I’m bringing a whole new audience to tennis all around the world."

"My friends will tell me the courts are full at home. There’re so many things that I didn’t think would happen just because of what I’m doing on tour."

"The Filipinos, we have such a strong sense of community, and I feel like when one of us does well, one of us is succeeding, we all have that shared sense of pride."

"At the end of the day, I think there's still definitely a gap in terms of level between me and Coco and other players of her caliber. I think she did great and my job is to try and close that gap and I think I'm doing that quite well. So I'll keep working on it"

"To be living my dreams and playing in Indian Wells with a lot of people supporting me is something I've dreamed of since I was young"

"I would love to play her again. I think she’s an incredible athlete and an incredible person and she’s a role model for a reason. Our last match was great. I think she played amazing and I always learn a lot when I share the court with her, whether it’s practice or a match."

"If we were ever to meet again, I would love to take those learnings and try to employ them on the court"

"I think I have a lot of positives to take away. The atmosphere in each tournament has been amazing and it's been a different start this year than any other year I've ever had. So I'm very happy with it"

"Not just on the court, but as a person in general, I've matured a lot. I've gained a lot of experience at a much higher level than I used to compete. I'd like to say I'm a better version of myself now"

"I can’t speak for the future and what will actually happen when I arrive in Miami."

"Miami last year was a beautiful time for me and it was the start of all of this, but since then I’ve achieved a lot as well."

"That’s helped me build confidence, self-esteem, and I know that I belong here."

"It doesn’t matter if I win the tournament in Miami or if I lose in the first round, I know I’m here and I’m here to stay."

"Tough match. I think she played super well. I don’t think I was able to find my groove and nothing clicked for me in today’s match."

"I’m really happy about that. It’s still something I’m really proud of. I wish it could end on different circumstances, but it is what it is, and, and there will be a next time for sure."

"I think my experiences here and my matches here have really meant a lot for me."

"It’s a learning experience for me… I wouldn’t consider today’s match a positive experience for me, but down the line, I believe it will have a positive impact on my progression as a player."

"Finally found my paradise. Thank you, Indian Wells, see you next year!"

"I’ve grown a lot and I’ve had so many good matches, so many tough losses, and so much experience since then."

"I do leave with happiness. I think tomorrow I’ll be a bit happier than I am now. Of course, the initial feelings after the match are a tough pill to swallow, but I’m in the fourth round of Indian Wells. I’m really happy about that."

"I have not thought about it yet. If I'm being completely transparent, I just got off the court, but Linda is an amazing player, very powerful and, and even at such a young age, very experienced."

"Prehistory is an epistemology of the earth. Nothing in the sciences of prehistory would have happened without the geological revolution of the early 19th century—think of the discoveries of fossils and tools and, later, cave paintings. Such discoveries gave depth and breadth to the earth itself and infused it with new meanings."

"...Europeans also imagined—and many still imagine—non-Europeans as a persistent subhuman, natural threat, such as a flood, ready to repeat the “barbarian invasions.”"

"To understand who we are, we need to de-dramatize the distant past, study it without drawing grand conclusions, respect science as a human effort but also not to expect it to solve all problems, and look at the societies we live in—the worlds we make and fail to make. Other than some critical resources and more illusions, the deep past offers us very little on these questions."

"It will not be weapons that give us the future, and much less justice and peace, instead, it will be internally unarmed people who will stop violence in all its forms and its false or presumed reasons. Justice is not in the unstable balance of forces involved, but in the testimony of a truly new life in love without measure."

"Tennis was invented by the Devil."

"We must ensure that the fintech sector operates with transparency, accountability, and strong consumer protections to maintain public trust"

"Solo parents face unique challenges, and it is our responsibility to ease their burden. We will continue to push for more benefits, better implementation of the law, and ensure that no solo parent is left behind"

"As we embark on Women’s Month, let us renew our collective commitment to the pursuit of gender equality and the empowerment of women,” Herrera said. “Together, let us endeavor to cultivate a society where every woman and girl can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement and prosperity of our nation."

"Women’s Month serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions women have made throughout history and continue to make in various fields, including politics, science, arts, and business"

"Empowering women is not just a matter of fairness, but also a key driver of social and economic development."

"Solo parents are an integral part of our society, but they often carry the heaviest burdens with little help. It’s time to provide them with the tools they need to succeed and thrive"

"Many solo parents remain unaware of their rights or are unable to access much-needed assistance. Strengthening local support systems will ensure no one is left behind"

"Solo parents are not asking for pity—they are asking for fair opportunities and the respect they deserve"

"There are still significant gaps that the government can fill to help these remarkable individuals carry the substantial load of being sole breadwinners, guardians, and caregivers"

"Life is already so difficult as it is, imagine how challenging it is to care for, nurture, and raise a family. That's already the major undertaking for two parents, how more so for soloistas?"

"When the French king saw the Englishmen, his blood changed, and (he) said to his marshalls, "Make the Genoese go on before, and begin the battle in the name of God and St. Dennis." [...] When the Genoese were somewhat in order, and approached the English, they set up a loud shout, in order to frighten them; but they remained quite still, and did not seem to attend to it. They then set up a second shout, and advanced a little forward; but the English never moved.—They hooted a third time, advancing with their cross-bows presented, and began to shoot. The English archers then advanced one step forward, and shot their arrows with such force and quickness, that it seemed as if it snowed. When the Genoese felt these arrows, which pierced their arms, heads, and through their armour, some of them cut the strings of their crossbows, others flung them on the ground, and all turned about, and retreated, quite discomfited. The French had a large body of men at arms on horseback, richly dressed, to support the Genoese. The king of France, seeing them thus fall back, cried out, "Kill me those scoundrels; for they stop up our road, without any reason." You would then have seen the above mentioned men at arms lay about them, killing all they could of these runaways."

"Monsignor Marcel Lefebvre is one of the most important guardians of Catholic Tradition who distinguished themselves in the 20th century. He is a champion of the deposit of faith of the Holy Roman Church, a faithful guardian of the Holy Mass, of the sanctifying integrity of the priesthood, of the Petrine primacy, and of the stable and firm Creed. In the collective imagination, his name is often linked to the figure of a “rebellious” bishop who was disobedient to the Church. Since the 1970s, just uttering his name seemed to evoke who knows what negativity, who knows what divisions... Much of the press and journalists portrayed him as a “schismatic,” someone who wanted to create his own Church... In reality, he was an uncomfortable figure because he spoke with courageous clarity at a time of great confusion in the Church and in the world."