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.

I have never been a material girl. My father always told me never to love anything that cannot love you back.

The Philippines is a terrible name, coming from Spain. Phillip II was the father of the inquisition, who I believe died of syphilis. It is my great regret that we didn't change the name of our country.

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

When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers.

I am beyond logic and rationality.

I get my fingers in all our pies. Before you know it, your little fingers including all your toes are in all the pies.