Quote by Jacqueline KennedyOnassis

The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse.

The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It s

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses her distaste for being referred to as "First Lady." She likens the term to that of a saddle horse, implying that it diminishes her worth and reduces her role to merely being an ornamental figure. The quote suggests that she wants to be recognized and respected for her own capabilities and achievements, rather than being defined solely in relation to her spouse's position of power.

By Jacqueline KennedyOnassis

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