1925-, American First Lady, Wife of President George Bush
Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.
Barbara Bush – [Appreciation]


I married the first man I ever kissed. When I tell this to my children they just about throw up.
Barbara Bush – [Marriage]


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 – [Success]


One thing I can say about George… he may not be able to keep a job, but he's not boring.
Barbara Bush – [Bores and Boredom]


You don't just luck into things as much as you would like to think you do. You build step by step, whether it is friendships or opportunities.
Barbara Bush – [Luck]


You have to love your children unselfishly. That is hard. But it is the only way.
Barbara Bush – [Parents and Parenting]