Quote by Imelda Marcos
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.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker, who is identified as a working First Lady, expresses that she did not have a strong passion for shoes. Instead, she states that she always wore canvas shoes due to her active role. However, she mentions that she supported the shoe industry in the Philippines, and as a token of appreciation, she received pairs of shoes during shoe fairs. This explanation highlights the speaker's dedication to her role as well as her contribution to a particular industry despite not personally having a deep affinity for shoes.