The best compliment I ever got in my life came from Chairma… - Imelda Marcos

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The best compliment I ever got in my life came from Chairman Mao of China. When I went there, at a time when nobody wanted to touch China with a 10-foot pole, Mao told me that I'm beautiful because I'm a natural, and he said natural is perfection. So, no character assassination can diminish me and my perfection.

Imelda Marcos

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About Imelda Marcos

Imelda Romuáldez Marcos (born 2 July 1929) is a former First Lady and political figure in the Philippines. She is known as the "Steel Butterfly" and remains a controversial figure not only in her home country, but around the world. She became known for her extensive shoe collection.

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Alternative Names: Imelda • Steel Butterfly • Imelda Romuáldez • Jane Ryan • Imelda Romualdez • Imelda R. Marcos • Imelda Romualdez Marcos

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Funny, I never shopped. Even my jewelry — not a piece of my jewelry I bought for me.

If you know how rich you are, you are not rich. But me, I am not aware of the extent of my wealth. That's how rich we are.

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