40 Quotes by Pat Nixon

I have always tried my best to do what I thought was the right thing at the time.

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

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

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 made my own decisions ever since my father died.

I don't have time to worry about who I admire or who I identify with.

I never had time to dream about being anyone else.

I only know what I read in the papers.

I think a person has to just be herself.