Ann Richards Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ann Richards.

Ann Richards was a prominent American politician, best known as the 45th Governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995. Born on September 1, 1933, in Lakeview, Texas, she served as the state treasurer from 1983 to 1991 before becoming governor. Richards was known for her witty and charismatic demeanor, as well as her progressive policies and commitment to social justice. During her tenure, she implemented policies focused on education, healthcare, and feminist issues. Although she passed away on September 13, 2006, Ann Richards left a lasting legacy as a trailblazing female politician and a champion for equality.

Jesse Jackson is a leader and a teacher who can open our hea

Jesse Jackson is a leader and a teacher who can open our hearts and open our minds and stir our very souls.

Ann Richards

Teacher

I have seen the very bottom of life: I was so afraid I would

I have seen the very bottom of life: I was so afraid I wouldn't be funny anymore. I just knew that I would lose my zaniness and my sense of humor. But I didn't. Recovery turned out to be a wonderful thing.

Ann Richards

Life Humor Funny

I travel all over the country making speeches for people I b

I travel all over the country making speeches for people I believe in.

Ann Richards

Travel

I'm really glad that your young people missed the Depression

I'm really glad that your young people missed the Depression I'm really glad that your young people missed the Depression and missed the big war. But I do regret that they missed the leaders that I knew, leaders who told us when things were tough and that we'd have to sacrifice, and that these difficulties might last awhile. They brought us together and they gave us a sense of national purpose.

Ann Richards

Youth

I have always had the feeling I could do anything and my dad

I have always had the feeling I could do anything and my dad told me I could. I was in college before I found out he might be wrong.

Ann Richards

Potential

Well, you know, too much democracy is a sort of sad thing.

Well, you know, too much democracy is a sort of sad thing.

Ann Richards

Sad

I just feel like I'm a very lucky person to have a new life

I just feel like I'm a very lucky person to have a new life outside of politics.

Ann Richards

Politics

I've always said that in politics, your enemies can't hurt y

I've always said that in politics, your enemies can't hurt you, but your friends will kill you.

Ann Richards

Politics

Let me tell you, sisters, seeing dried egg on a plate in the

Let me tell you, sisters, seeing dried egg on a plate in the morning is a lot dirtier than anything I've had to deal with in politics.

Ann Richards

Morning

I work very hard on my health, and I think about it, of cour

I work very hard on my health, and I think about it, of course, like I've never thought before.

Ann Richards

Health

Teaching was the hardest work I had ever done, and it remain

Teaching was the hardest work I had ever done, and it remains the hardest work I have done to date.

Ann Richards

Work

Weight-bearing exercise builds bone density, builds your mus

Weight-bearing exercise builds bone density, builds your muscular strength so that you can hold your body up where those bones have a tendency to get weak.

Ann Richards

Strength

Well, you know my number one cause has always been that wome

Well, you know my number one cause has always been that women's reproductive health needs to be protected.

Ann Richards

Health