Quote by Corazon Aquino

It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.

It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds it easy to elicit empathy from others by sharing their personal experiences of sadness. They imply that their ability to move people emotionally is effortless, with just the act of telling their "sad story" prompting others to feel and express compassion. The quote could reflect the speaker's understanding of the power and impact of vulnerability, as well as their possibly manipulative tendency to exploit others' emotions for their own advantage.

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