Imelda Marcos Quotes

The humblest is the peer of the most powerful.

I've always felt that, in America, we're all equal. I don't care what you make or what kind of car you drive. You're not better than me.

I spend time with people who are movers and shakers, and others who are just friends I really care for. Some of them are rich, some of them are poor. I couldn't care less. I'm not a snob.

I don't believe in elitism. I don't think the audience is this dumb person lower than me. I am the audience.

Is it possible for men, however far apart in outward circumstances, for the capitalist and the working-man, to use the common phrase, to meet as individuals beneath a friendly roof, open their minds each to each, and not have their "class theories" insensibly modified by the kindly attrition of a personal acquaintance? In the light of our experience I should say not.

What has always made our country special is that it doesn't matter where you come from; it matters where you're going. Our job is to make certain the pathways are open to both our boys and our girls.

Obama is the splendid fruit of a meritocracy.

Mountains are like the great equalizer. It doesn't matter who anyone is or what they do.

I'm going to try to unite all Americans.

Golf in India is considered an elite sport. It is not possible for everyone to play in private courses. We need to give opportunities to all who want to play the sport. And for that, we need public golf courses.

I think it's time we had a president who carried the same life experiences into the White House as most ordinary Americans.

Football makes nonsense of class. It may make nonsense of colour in some circumstances.

No one should walk into a party and have a stamp that says 'mayor' or 'businessman' on their head. Everyone is just there to have a good time.

I'm the CEO of A$AP Worldwide. But as you can see, when I'm with them, everybody's equal. We don't really base our love off of finances or who's superior by financial status. We're all equal. When I'm with them, I'm letting them shine 'cause it's just like how it used to be. They still there. I'm just chilling out front.

What greater reassurance can the weak have than that they are like anyone else?

My feeling is, having lived in different classes, that people want equality of opportunity... that's the thing that makes me despair: the idea that people aren't given equality of opportunity.

Every one of us is different in some way, but for those of us who are more different, we have to put more effort into convincing the less different that we can do the same thing they can, just differently.

I respect everyone, from the homeless brother and sister on the street to the executive that sits in the highest office named President Barack Obama. I respect everyone - but we over-respect no one.

Democracy means that anyone can grow up to be president, and anyone who doesn't grow up can be vice president.

We are hopeful about the opportunities ahead, and stand ready to join this President in an open and honest dialogue about improving the state of our union for all Americans not the select few.

You're not going to have a society that understands its humanity if you don't have more women in government.

Washington is a city which drives us all to the lowest common denominator.

Every Man A King

In America, opportunity and equality are not a zero-sum game

Children today will grow up taking for granted that an African-American or a woman can, yes, become the president of the United States.