I was no Marie Antoinette. I was not born to nobility, but I had a human right to nobility.
Imelda MarcosMy dreams were always small and puny. All I ever needed was a little house with a little picket fence by the sea. Little did I know that I would live in Malacanang Palace for 20 years and visit all the major palaces of mankind. And then also meet ordinary citizens and the leaders of superpowers.
Imelda MarcosContinuous persecution of widows and orphans is a crime. Even the Bible says there is a specific place in hell for those who oppress widows.
Imelda MarcosThe problems with First Ladies is that you have to set the standard. My role is to be both star and slave.
Imelda Marcos