People say Im extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage? – Imelda Marcos
The problem of the world today is the people talk on and on about democracy, freedom, justice. But I dont give a damn about democracy if I am worried about survival. – Imelda Marcos
Ferdinand was a gold trader. He was a lawyer for mining companies. When he entered politics in l949, he had tons and tons of gold. When Bill Gates was a college dropout, Ferdinand already possessed billions of dollars and tons of gold. It wasnt stolen. – Imelda Marcos
I will come up with a project that will wipe out poverty in the Philippines in two years. I want to remove the people from economic crisis by using the Marcos wealth. Long after Im gone, people will remember me for building them homes and roads and hospitals and giving them food. – Imelda Marcos