Nancy Reagan

Political Figure, First Lady

Nancy Reagan was the First Lady of the United States and a prominent advocate for Alzheimer's awareness, shaped by her personal experiences.

Born
July 6, 1921
Died
March 6, 2016
Quotes
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Rank
#971

About Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan — Life and Legacy

Nancy Reagan, as the First Lady from 1981 to 1989, became a significant figure in American political and social life, particularly known for her advocacy work. Her commitment to Alzheimer's awareness was deeply personal, stemming from her husband's battle with the disease. This experience influenced her quotes, such as 'A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water,' which reflect her understanding of resilience and strength in adversity. Reagan's worldview was shaped by her belief in the power of love and support, which she articulated in her advocacy for those affected by Alzheimer's. Her statement, 'You can't be a leader if you don't have a heart,' underscores the importance she placed on compassion in leadership. Through her words, she challenged traditional expectations of women, asserting that 'I think a woman has to be a little bit of a rebel,' reflecting her belief in the necessity of defiance against societal norms. Today, Nancy Reagan's quotes continue to resonate, reminding us of the enduring power of love, resilience, and the importance of advocating for those in need. Her legacy is one of strength in the face of personal challenges, making her insights relevant in discussions about leadership and compassion.

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"You learn something out of everything, and you come to realize more than ever that we're all here for a certain space of time, and, and then it's going to be over, and you better make this count."

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"To my young friends out there: Life can be great, but not when you can't see it. So, open your eyes to life: to see it in the vivid colors that God gave us as a precious gift to His children, to enjoy life to the fullest, and to make it count. Say yes to your life."

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"I am a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. You get back what you give out."

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"There's a big, wonderful world out there for you. It belongs to you. It's exciting and stimulating and rewarding. Don't cheat yourselves out of this promise."

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"You just get up each day and put one foot in front of the other and go. You know, each day is different."

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"Dont ever lose hope. Even when life seems bleak and hopeless, know that you are not alone."

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"Drugs take away the dream from every child's heart and replace it with a nightmare. And it's time we in America stand up and replace those dreams."

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"Pornography is pornography, what is there to see? Movies are attempting to destroy something that's supposed to be the most beautiful thing a man and a woman can have by making it cheap and common. It's what you don't see that's attractive."

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"With Alzheimer's patients, you have to be very careful what you say when you're looking at them over their bed. Because once in a while, they understand it."

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"Feminism is the ability to choose what you want to do."

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"Countless people, suffering from many different diseases, stand to benefit from the answers stem cell research can provide. We owe it to ourselves and to our children to do everything in our power to find cures for these diseases - and soon. As I've said before, time is short, and life is precious."

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"Embryonic stem cell research has the potential to alleviate so much suffering. Surely, by working together we can harness its life-giving potential."

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"I urge researchers to make use of the opportunities that are available to them, and to do all they can to fulfill the promise that stem cell research offers."

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"Everything just fell into place with Ronnie and me. We completed each other."

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"I think more people would be alive today if there were a death penalty."

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"People aren't really poor until they start using water on their corn flakes."

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"I realized how valuable the art and practice of writing letters are, and how important it is to remind people of what a treasure letters--handwritten letters--can be. In our throwaway era of quick phone calls, faxes, and email, it's all to easy never to find the time to write letters. That's a great pity--for historians and the rest of us."

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"I don't think most people associate me with leeches or how to get them off. But I know how to get them off. I'm an expert at it."

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"Every woman is entitled to an opinion and the right to express that opinion-especially to the man she's married to."

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