Winners Quotes Novels & Stories

“Look at me, Ella.” Tumingin ako sa kanya. “Ano?” “Even if you fail, even if you stutter, even if something goes wrong out there… I’ll still be proud of you. You’ve already won the moment you decided to stand there and fight.” Napangiti ako nang marinig ‘yun. “Ang galing mo talagang magsalita.” “Of course,” sagot niya sabay kindat. “Fisnce na, motivator pa.”

'Di siya sumagot at blangkong tumingin sa kawalan. "'Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.' Those are the other words written next to the viper." Tiningnan ako diretso sa mata ni Lilith na para bang nag-aalala. Favorite quote ni daddy 'yon galing kay Napoleon Hill. "I-I'm a loss at words pero, salamat at sinabi mo sa'kin kahit na gago ako kausap. Alam kong cringe dahil sa'kin manggagaling pero, dito lang ako lagi para sa'yo." Napakamot ng ulo si Lilith dahil siguro sa hiya. Ngumiti ako dahil kay Lilith at ginulo na rin ang buhok niya.

sabi niya at batid sa kanyang boses ang lungkot "Just because you didn't won doesn't mean you're not good enough," sabi ko at nag agree naman silang lahat. "my success is also your success. The awards we got in this competition is ours, not only mine because you did your part, you did your best, and you did great."

nagsisisi kong sabi. "Kaya napakahalaga talaga na minsan kailangan muna nating kilalanin ang tao. Sabi nga sa isa sa inspirational quotes na madalas na makita ko, 'Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.'" Nasapol na naman ako. Ano ba iyan, ang hirap umilag. Kung bala lang ang mga salita na sinasabi ni Draken, malamang ay kanina pa ako deads.

“Maraming salamat, Ms. Raven Santana. That’s a very inspiring speech. Everyone, let’s congratulate this awesome lady on winning a gold medal inspite of all what happened!” ~CJ

At nung tinanong siya ng judge: “What separates you from the other designers?” Sumagot siya: “I compete because I want to win.” Then tinanong ako ng judge the same question. I said: “I compete because I want to create.” Tahimik ang audience. Then— mas malakas na palakpakan. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNER Drums. Lights. Nanginginig ang kamay ko. “The recipient of this year’s Vanguard Design Excellence Award goes to…” Halos tumigil ang mundo. Nakita ko si Veronica.

“Sus, we’re not halfway there yet. Marami pang pwedeng mangyari sa buhay natin. Madadapa pa ulit ako ng ilang beses, iiyak, at matatalo pero ang importante ay hinding-hindi tayo susuko. Life is a game and you gotta be a player. You may not always be a winner but be sure to be a fighter. Walang imposible sa taong may pangarap at nagsisikap.” “Motivational speech pala ang pakay mo kaya ka nandito ha...” She laughed along with me. “Pero thank you, siswa. Nakakalakas talaga ng loob iyong mga words of wisdom mo lalo na at alam at nasaksihan ko lahat ng mga pinagdaanan at nilagpasan mo sa buhay. You are someone truly worth emulating, Toyang. Kaya dapat ay bilib at proud ka rin sa self mo no!”

“Anyway, I think we should go. I’m nervous about the event.” “Why?” he asked, watching her reflection. “Paano kung hindi ka manalo bilang Best CEO ngayong gabi?” she honestly said. Saglit siyang tinitignan ni Zach bago sumagot. “If I win, great. If I don’t, it’s fine too. Sometimes, losing reminds you what really matters.” Napatingin si Hannah dito. “Spoken like someone who’s already won something bigger.” Zach chuckled. “Well, I always win these events. So if I lose this one, it won’t matter much.”

Ito ‘yong may laman. “Mabuti naman,” sagot ko, pilit na casual. “Nanalo kami kagabi. Clean sweep in the last round,” sabay ngisi ko, trying to lighten the mood. “Pinagmamalaki mo ang dalawang game na first blood?” tukso niya agad. Napangiwi ako. “Kuya naman eh… first blood is life kaya. Small wins matter.” “Ah, ganon ba? Sige nga, lagyan mo ng inspirational quote. ‘Every first blood is a step towards world domination.’”