An exceptionally energetic and expansive intellectual, Soul Hofilena Jr. ranges beyond his profession of law to explore subjects like history, Philosophy, the arts, and more. I marvel at his avid appetite for learning, engaging in debate, and breaking fresh ground for inquiry. Unconfined by the conventions and habits of a specialization, a discipline, or, worse, membership in a party or group, he is a free intellectual, the kind needed in a time when facts and truth have been devalued. -Resil B. Mojares National Artist for Literature (2018) ***** At long last, the much-awaited compendium of the informative columns of Saul Hofilena Jr. is here. His articles are distinctive as they differ from the stack of mundane opinions being churned out by other writers. Viewed from ant perspective, his writings are remarkably interesting and stimulating. Undoubtedly, this compilation is a must-read for those who want to enrich their trove of knowledge. -Justice Jose Catral Mendoza Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (Ret.) Regular Menmer, Judicial and Bar Council