I have sacrificed everything in my life that I consider precious to advance the political career of my husband.

Helping another person gives one the deepest pleasure in the world.

Being first lady is the hardest unpaid job in the world.

Even when people can't speak your language, they can tell if you have love in your heart.

I love my husband. I believe in him, and I am proud of his accomplishments.

I never have tantrums. If anything makes me mad, I'm silent. If I'm not talking, leave me alone.

I do or die, but I never cancel out.

Caring for others creates the spirit of a nation.

[On whether she would want daughter Tricia to marry a politician:] I would feel sorry for her if she did.

I dont have time to be depressed.

[On the ERA Equality March:] It's the funniest thing. I don't feel there's any discrimination. I know my husband feels that way.

The Bible is God's vision bank where you can withdraw raw materials to design your destiny.

Tell Hugh, " she whispered.Tell Hugh your freaking self! He's right here! And you're not going anywhere.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Of course, the ideal scenario for parenting is obviously two parents of a mature age.

The tears had turned to ink.

As I see it then, the formula runs something like this: a man must choose a path which will let his ABILITIES function at maximum efficiency toward the gratification of his DESIRES.

God had no problem with the man's separateness, his uniqueness, or his wholeness.

College football today is one of the last great strongholds of genuine old-fashioned American hypocrisy.

The only way around is through.

But I always feel that whatever I do, I could do better. I suppose it is perfectionism.