Imelda Marcos Quotes

A collection of quotes by Imelda Marcos.

Imelda Marcos is a Filipino politician, socialite, and former First Lady of the Philippines. She was born on July 2, 1929, and married Ferdinand Marcos, who became the President of the Philippines in 1965. Known for her extravagant lifestyle, Imelda gained notoriety for her extensive shoe collection and opulent spending during her husband's dictatorship that lasted from 1965 to 1986. Following their downfall during the People Power Revolution in 1986, Imelda faced various legal battles and accusations of corruption. Despite her controversial legacy, she remained an influential figure in Philippine politics and society.

Never dress down for the poor. They won't respect you for it

Never dress down for the poor. They won't respect you for it. They want their First Lady to look like a million dollars.

Respect

My dreams were always small and puny. All I ever needed was

My 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.

Dreams

Filipinos want beauty. I have to look beautiful so that the

Filipinos want beauty. I have to look beautiful so that the poor Filipinos will have a star to look at from their slums.

Beauty

Life is not a matter of place, things or comfort; rather, it

Life is not a matter of place, things or comfort; rather, it concerns the basic human rights of family, country, justice and human dignity.

Life

I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one mi

I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty.

Excess

I did not have three thousand pairs of shoes. I had one thou

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

Selfishness