I am my little people's star and slave. When I go out into … - Imelda Marcos

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I am my little people's star and slave. When I go out into the barrios, I get dressed because I know my little people want to see a star. Other presidents' wives have gone to the barrios wearing housedresses and slippers. That's not what people want to see. People want someone they can love, someone to set an example.

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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’Who is Imelda?’ I come from a third world country, third class province. And I was orphaned—and look, Imelda made it. If Imelda made it everyone can make it. At this age and stage I feel so good I’m still ready to fly.”

We never had such a violation of human rights. In fact, we have had no human rights case here in the Philippines, even to this day.

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

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