Barbara Bush quotes

Barbara Bush, a prominent American political figure, was the wife of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush, and the mother of the 43rd President, George W. Bush. Born on June 8, 1925, Barbara played a pivotal role in supporting her husband's political career, serving as the First Lady from 1989 to 1993. She also dedicated herself to various charitable causes, including literacy awareness and volunteerism. Barbara's humility, grace, and dedication to family values endeared her to the nation. A beloved figure, she passed away on April 17, 2018, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and public service. Explore more about Barbara Bush's life and achievements here.

And who knows? Somewhere out there in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the president's spouse. I wish him well!

- Barbara Bush

I'm not a competitive person, and I think women like me because they don't think I'm competitive, just nice.

- Barbara Bush

You have to love your children unselfishly. That's hard. But it's the only way.

- Barbara Bush

It was the dumbest thing I had ever seen, but it's a family thing, and I guess it's clean.

- Barbara Bush

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

- Barbara Bush

Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the president's spouse. I wish him well!

- Barbara Bush