Pat Nixon

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

I always look forward, not back.

All lives have triumphs and tragedies, laughter and tears, and mine has been no different.

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

I feel there's enough seriousness in the world without seeing it in the theatre.

I think a person has to just be herself.

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

I've been blessed with a wonderful husband, two caring daughters and sons-in-law, and four really special grandchildren. They have each enhanced my life.

It takes heart to be in political life.

I'm a perfectionist. I won't do a thing without trying to do it well.

I have a very positive outlook.

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