First Lady Quotes

94 First Lady quotes by 67 unique authors

We used to say in the White House that if a place is too dangerous, too small or too poor, send the First Lady. — Hillary Clinton
Our global future depends on the willingness of every nation to invest in its people, especially women and children. — Hillary Clinton
I feel it's important to be active. People who retire, sit by their swimming pool and golf course and plan to relax have a very… — Betty Ford
Being first lady is the hardest unpaid job in the world. — Pat Nixon
I had thought I would hate being First Lady... I loved it. — Betty Ford
Everyone has some dysfunction in their families. They have to deal with it. You don't walk away if you love someone. You help the person. — Hillary Clinton
In the long run there is no more liberating, no more exhilarating experience than to determine one's position, state it bravely, and then act boldly. — Eleanor Roosevelt
Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile. — Laura Bush
Helping another person gives one the deepest pleasure in the world. — Pat Nixon
You [future first ladies] will feel that you are no longer clothing yourself, you are dressing a public monument. — Eleanor Roosevelt
My children were born into this. They will always be the grandchildren of the President and First Lady of the United States. — Columba Bush
The best thing about my family is my wife. She is a great first lady. I know that sounds not very objective, but that's how… — George W. Bush
It's false advertising to call Mrs. Obama the First Lady. First Woman, maybe, but certainly not a lady. Ann Romney is an actual lady. — Mitt Romney
If the first lady is concerned about this Internet cycle, what would she have done during the heyday when there was 12, 13 editions of… — Matt Drudge
The First Lady and I both spotted the President standing under the mistletoe and she moved in to grab a kiss from him following a… — Pete Souza
My wife, well she has extensive experience, because before becoming the first lady, she was the wife of the CEO of a large conglomerate. So… — Lee Myung-bak
The position of First Lady has no rules, just precedent, so its evolution has been at a virtual standstill for years. If Martha Washington didn't… — Paula Poundstone
Presidents often disappoint, but first ladies rarely do. — Kitty Kelley
Both Kennedy and Obama exuded a dash of glamour in their roles as commander-in-chief and became the darlings of Hollywood. As president, each brought to… — Kitty Kelley
Gay marriage has jumped out of the closet on to the front page. Everyone from the president of the U.S. to retired four-star general Colin… — Kitty Kelley
John F. Kennedy brought style and charisma to the White House and a first family that captivated the country: a handsome, witty president, an elegant… — Kitty Kelley
There is no job description for the first lady and she's only there because her husband got elected president. — Nancy Reagan
I am the princess of G.O.O.D. Music, the first lady of G.O.O.D. Music, the baby of G.O.O.D. Music. I'm kinda the spoiled brat right now.… — Teyana
I always enjoyed politics. I worked at the White House recently, primarily for the First Lady. Because of my experience running my travel agency, I… — Joseph Force Crater
It's rare for a first lady to be running for president. — Gwen Ifill

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