Quotes By Imelda Marcos

We practically own everything in the Philippines.

I did not have three thousand pairs of shoes, I had one thousand and sixty.

People say I'm extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage?

Win or lose, we go shopping after the election.

My husband does not like me to give interviews because I say too much. No talk, no trouble.

The problems with First Ladies is that you have to set the standard. My role is to be both star and slave.

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 industry of the Philippines, and so every time there was a shoe fair, I would receive a pair of shoes as a token of gratitude.

My dreams have become puny with the reality my life has become.

I am First Lady by accident. I was not elected by the people but here I am.

The only rich person is a person who is rich in spirit. I have no money deposit. I have only beauty deposit.

They've listed my name in the dictionary - 'Imeldific' is used to mean ostentatious extravagance... But the truth will prevail.

God is love. I have loved. Therefore, I will go to heaven.