Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it

That’s a powerful quote by Corazon Aquino, the former President of the Philippines and a key figure in restoring democracy to the country after the Marcos dictatorship:

"Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice."
— Corazon Aquino

This quote emphasizes that true reconciliation and peace must be grounded in justice — that peace without fairness or accountability is fragile and unsustainable. It reflects Aquino’s deep belief in moral integrity and principled leadership during a time of national healing.