The only thing the women were after was just the chance to help the world on. But some men were so dreadfully afraid of them that they refused to understand, and talked about 'shrieking sisterhoods' and 'disappointed spinsters' and rubbish… — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
Nobody wants me as a Cabinet Minister and they are perfectly right. I am an agitator, not an administrator. — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
I used to dread getting older because I thought I would not be able to do all the things I wanted to do, but… — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
I refuse to admit that I am more than 52, even if that makes my children illegitimate. — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as a strictly woman's problem. Any question affecting the welfare of society is a woman's problem. — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
My vigor, vitality and cheek repel me. I am the kind of woman I would run from. — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
I refuse to admit that I am more than fifty-two, even if that does make my sons illegitimate. — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance he laid the blame on a woman. — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
Years ago, I thought old age would be dreadful, because I should not be able to do things I would want to do. Now… — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
One reason I don't drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time. — Nancy Astor Copy Share Image
