Pat Nixon Quotes
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I didnt know what it was not to work hard as I grew up.
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[On whether she would want daughter Tricia to marry a politician:] I would feel sorry for her if she did.
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I dont have time to be depressed.
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I love my husband. I believe in him, and I am proud of his accomplishments.
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Caring for others creates the spirit of a nation.
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Even when people can't speak your language, they can tell if you have love in your heart.
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I feel theres enough seriousness in the world without seeing it in the theatre.
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All lives have triumphs and tragedies, laughter and tears, and mine has been no different. What really matters is whether, after all of that, you remain strong and a comfort to your loved ones. I have tried to meet that test.
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I do or die, but I never cancel out.
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I never have tantrums. If anything makes me mad, I'm silent. If I'm not talking, leave me alone.
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Being first lady is the hardest unpaid job in the world.
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You can't underestimate the power of fear.
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I have sacrificed everything in my life that I consider precious to advance the political career of my husband.
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The hearings are just like a snake about to devour people.
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Helping another person gives one the deepest pleasure in the world.
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[On the ERA Equality March:] It's the funniest thing. I don't feel there's any discrimination. I know my husband feels that way.
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Pat Nixon
- Born: March 16, 1912
- Died: June 22, 1993
- Occupation: Former First Lady of the United States