Nancy Astor

“Women have got to make the world safe for men since men have made it so darned unsafe for women.”

“My vigor, vitality and cheek repel me. I am the kind of woman I would run from.”

“The penalty of success is to be bored by people who used to snub you.”

“The only thing I like about rich people is their money.”

“One reason why I don't drink is because I wish to know when I am having a good time.”

“I refuse to admit that I am more than fifty-two, even if that does make my sons illegitimate.”

“Real education should educate us out of self into something far finer; into a selflessness which links us with all humanity.”

“I married beneath me, all women do.”

“The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything... or nothing.”

“The first time Adam had a chance, he laid the blame on women.”

“Pioneers may be picturesque figures, but they are often rather lonely ones.”

“In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance he laid the blame on a woman.”