More - Barbara Bush Quotes

Today, America is confronting another disaster that has caused destruction and loss of life, ... This time the devastation resulted not from the malice of evil men, but from the fury of water and wind.

Barbara Bush

 America

You just don't luck into things as much as you'd like to think you do. You build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities.

Barbara Bush

 Advice American Firstlady

I think the Gore campaign has made an enormous issue of the fact that George is not smart, ... Did Al Gore graduate from law school, did Al Gore graduate from divinity school? No.

Barbara Bush

 

At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent.

Barbara Bush

 American Firstlady

Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life's blood. But everyone has something to give.

Barbara Bush

 Giving

And if they [the United States Senate] start going on a vendetta against Roberts in the Senate, it's just going to hurt them. ... And I think they know that, so, I mean, Judge Roberts can, maybe, you know, be thankful that a tragedy has brought him some good.

Barbara Bush

 Senate

Study hard, work hard and play hard, too,

Barbara Bush

 Hard Work

Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people - your family, friends, and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way.

Barbara Bush

 American Firstlady

You may think the president is all-powerful, but he is not. He needs a lot of guidance from the Lord.

Barbara Bush

 American Firstlady Guidance

[HOUSTON (AP) - Former Presidents Bush and Clinton said Monday they are ready to help Hurricane Katrina victims through a new fund similar to the one they spearheaded after the Asian tsunami.] We're most anxious to roll up our sleeves and get to work, ... It will take all of us working together to accomplish our goal.

Barbara Bush