Pat Nixon quotes:

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.

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 always look forward, not back.

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

Caring for others creates the spirit of a nation.

I have made my own decisions ever since my father died.

I'd like to work on job and educational opportunities for all.

[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.

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

If I had a choice, I'd rather be admired less and have my husband tormented less. I'd prefer that people concentrate on a fair assessment of him and his Presidency.

I have a very positive outlook.

It takes heart to be in political life.

I do or die, but I never cancel out.

I don't have time to be depressed.

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

All lives have triumphs and tragedies, laughter and tears, and mine has been no different. What really matters is whether, after all of that, you remain strong and a comfort to your loved ones. I have tried to meet that test.

I'll have to have a room of my own. Nobody could sleep with Dick. He wakes up during the night, switches on the lights, speaks into his tape recorder.

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

I dont have time to be depressed.

The truth sustains me.

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

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

I didnt know what it was not to work hard as I grew up.

I feel theres enough seriousness in the world without seeing it in the theatre.

The hearings are just like a snake about to devour people.

You can't underestimate the power of fear.