Why be afraid of what people will say? Those who care about you will say, Good luck! and those who care only about themselves will never say anything worth listening to anyway.
BARBARA BUSHYou know, for one glorious half hour, I was the mother of the president-elect.
More Barbara Bush Quotes
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If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.
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I do have the most marvelous husband, children, and grandchildren.
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George is the best little dishwasher in Texas.
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Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood . . . but everyone has something to give.
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The Titanic was built by professionals. The Ark was built by volunteers.
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Show me a wife who doesn’t offer advice and I’ll show you one who doesn’t care very much.
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Everything I worry about would be better if more people could read, write and comprehend.
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If more people could read, write, and comprehend, we could be much closer to solving so many of the other problems our country faces today.
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I want to still be able to garden while I can bend over.
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People who worry about their hair all the time, frankly, are boring.
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You know, for one glorious half hour, I was the mother of the president-elect.
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To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.
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I’m worried about parents who aren’t parenting.
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. . . learning never ends, and as we enter the next century, it will be more and more important for all Americans to be lifelong learners. . . . every one of us can contribute in some way to a better-educated America.
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I don’t like attacking.
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