Imelda Marcos

I was born ostentatious. They don't make women like me anymore.

I have to be beautiful, because if I'm not beautiful, what's the use?

The people need a beautiful first lady. They need a star.

I came to America to show the Filipinos that I am not afraid. I am not guilty. I am not corrupt. I am not a thief. I am a victim.

I never had a maid. I always cleaned my own room.

They say I have 3,000 pairs of shoes. I had 1,060.

I am a simple woman. I am a woman of the people.

I was always fighting for the poor. I was always fighting for the underdog.

I believe that the role of the first lady is to bring beauty and joy to the people.

I am not afraid of death. I am not afraid of the truth. I am not afraid of anything.

The poor look up to me. I am their star, their Cinderella.

When you are a first lady, you have to be beautiful. You have to be an example.

I don't have to be humble. I am Imelda Marcos.

I represent the beauty of the Filipino people.

I am a symbol of hope for the poor.

My only aim is to serve the people.

I am the mother of the nation.

I have done nothing wrong. I have only loved my country.

My husband was a great man. He was a visionary.

I am not rich. I am just well-off.