“People say I'm extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage?” PeopleWantFunnyStupidComplainingComplaintsGarbageExtravagantGarbage Disposal Author:Imelda Marcos
“Never dress down for the poor. They won't respect you for it. They want their First Lady to look like a million dollars.” WantFirstsLooksPoorMillionsRespectDressesDollarsMillion DollarsFirst Lady Author:Imelda Marcos
“I will come up with a project that will wipe out poverty in the Philippines in two years. I want to remove the people from economic crisis by using the Marcos wealth. Long after I'm gone, people will remember me for building them homes and roads and hospitals and giving them food.” PeopleWantGivingYearsLongTwoHomeRememberWealthPovertyGoneEconomicBuildingProjectsCrisisCome UpRemoveTwo YearsHospitalsWipePhilippinesRemember MeMarcosEconomic Crisis Author:Imelda Marcos
“Filipinos want beauty. I have to look beautiful so that the poor Filipinos will have a star to look at from their slums.” WantLooksBeautifulStarsPoorExplanationFilipinoSlums Author:Imelda Marcos
“I am my little people's star and slave. When I go out into the barrios, I get dressed because I know my little people want to see a star. Other presidents' wives have gone to the barrios wearing house dresses and slippers. That's not what people want to see. People want someone they can love, someone to set an example.” PeopleKnowsWantLittlesHouseStarsPresidentGoneWifeExampleDressesSlaveLove SomeoneSlippers Author:Imelda Marcos
