Martha Washington Quotes

5 quotes from 5 authors

People keep Martha Washington close because her life bridges personal memory and national myth. A handful of quotes—her treasured letters, a vintage cookbook, and thoughts on the First Lady’s undefined role—show how early American women faced expectations; explore Founding Era Women or Historical Cookbooks for more.

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Gracie: "Don't give up, Blanche. Women don't do that. Look at Betsy Ross, Martha Washington-they didn't give up. Look at Nina Jones."…

Gracie Allen

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Martha Washington. I think she's done herself a disservice in history with a little cap, you know? She looks like a namby-pamby…

Cokie Roberts

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The position of First Lady has no rules, just precedent, so its evolution has been at a virtual standstill for years. If…

Paula Poundstone

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“Martha Washington was terrified of battlefields, yet she spent fully half of the American Revolution with her husband George, a courageous act…

Steven L. Harrison

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My most cherished possessions are my grandma's letters and my vintage Martha Washington cookbook.

Sandra Lee

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