He clearly saw and boldly proclaimed the fact that while the Filipino people suffered from colonial rule, they were as much the victims of their own vices and defects. Rizal’s balance of judgment saved him from this pernicious error. It was not the inordinate love which so often passes for patriotism, whereby one regards one’s native country as perfect beyond criticism, and attributes all its ills to the tyranny and greed of strangers. When these salutary activities fell under the suspicion of the colonial government and he was condemned to death as a rebel, he generously offered his blood for the welfare of his country.īut although his love for his country was great, it was not a blind, unreflecting love. He devoted his time, his energies and the resources of his brilliant mind to dispelling the ignorance and apathy of his people, and combating the injustices and inequalities under which they labored. He loved his country not in word alone but in deed. And justly so for Rizal possessed to an eminent degree those virtues which together make up true patriotism. Among the many illustrious Filipinos who have distinguished themselves in the service of their country, the highest place of honor belongs to Dr.
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