I will respect anyone’s convictions, but only to the extent you will respect mine. Goodwill inspires the same; tolerance results in cooperation. But I will not be told whom to love, whom to be friends with, what culture to represent, what mannerisms and interests to adopt and, much less, discard. I will not modify my behavior or limit my pleasures merely to please Cruz or bigots like him.

- From Manuel L. Quezon III’s eloquent retort, “The Grand Inquisitor”, to Isagani Cruz’ vitriolic attack against gays earlier this month.