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I really had no great love for shoes. I was a working First Lady I

I really had no great love for shoes. I was a working First Lady I was always in canvas shoes. I did nurture the shoes industry of the Philippines, and so every time there was a shoe fair, I would receive a pair of shoes as a token of gratitude. – Imelda Marcos

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People say Im extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage? – Imelda Marcos

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The Philippines is a terrible name, coming from Spain. Phillip II was the father of the inquisition, who I believe died of syphilis. It is my great regret that we didnt change the name of our country. – Imelda Marcos

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Filipinos want beauty. I have to look beautiful so that the poor Filipinos will have a star to look at from their slums. – Imelda Marcos

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