First Lady Quotes

94 First Lady quotes by 67 unique authors

I want to be the first lady to land a quadruple jump in competition. As I grow older, I know that my skating style will… — Sasha Cohen
Until Eleanor Roosevelt, there was only one or two First Ladies in all of American history who made an impact, who people could even have… — Gail Collins
I think being an effective First Lady is first of all being the partner that your husband needs. — Elizabeth Edwards
I am a woman above everything else. — Jackie Kennedy
I'll be a wife and mother first, then First Lady. — Jackie Kennedy
The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse. — Jackie Kennedy
Never dress down for the poor. They won't respect you for it. They want their First Lady to look like a million dollars. — Imelda Marcos
I really had no great love for shoes. I was a working First Lady; I was always in canvas shoes. I did nurture the shoes… — Imelda Marcos
I am First Lady by accident. I was not elected by the people but here I am. — Imelda Marcos
The problems with First Ladies is that you have to set the standard. My role is to be both star and slave. — Imelda Marcos
Almost all first ladies have had tremendous power on personnel issues, whether the public realized it or not, whether it was Barbara Bush or Nancy… — Dee Dee Myers
Any lady who is first lady likes being first lady. I don't care what they say, they like it. — Richard M. Nixon
The memory of that scene for me is like a frame of film forever frozen at that moment: the red carpet, the green lawn, the… — Richard M. Nixon
Although the circumstances of our lives may seem very disengaged, with me standing here as the First Lady of the United States of America and… — Michelle Obama
I see the first lady as another means to keep a president from becoming isolated. — Nancy Reagan
Some of the companies we helped start are names you know. An office supply company called Staples - where I'm pleased to see the Obama… — Mitt Romney
First Ladies have always been held like specimens under a media microscope. — Andre Leon Talley
To amplify our efforts, USDA is joining with First Lady Michelle Obama in aggressively promoting the 'Let's Move' campaign, which will combat the epidemic of… — Tom Vilsack
With Barack Obama as president and the super-happening Michelle Obama as First Lady, you would think a new tone, a new tune, a kicky new… — James Wolcott
The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case. — George W. Bush
I turned to books for comfort. (Former First Lady, Laura Bush) — Laura Bush
You are the leader here. Obviiusly your skills are far superior to mine. I don't think I could fit into your life. I'm a loner,… — Christine Feehan
The first lady is, and always has been, an unpaid public servant elected by one person, her husband. — Lady Bird Johnson
The arts significantly boost student achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase the odds students will go on to graduate from college. As First Lady Michelle… — Arne Duncan
The first lady must be a leader. She must not be a follower. — Oleg Cassini

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