It isn't the common man at all who is important: it's the uncommon man. Nancy Astor More Quotes by Nancy Astor More Quotes From Nancy Astor Real education should educate us out of self into something far finer; into a selflessness which links us with all humanity. Nancy Astor realeducationteacher The only thing I like about rich people is their money. Nancy Astor wealthmoneypeople I married beneath me. All women do. Nancy Astor divorcewomenmarriage Women have got to make the world safe for men, since men have made it so darned unsafe for women. Nancy Astor strong-womensafeworld [After her election to the British Parliament and being welcomed to 'the most exclusive men's club in Europe':] It won't be exclusive long. When I came in, I left the door wide open! Nancy Astor doorseuropemen No one sex can govern alone. I believe that one of the reasons why civilization has failed so lamentably is that is had one-sided government. Nancy Astor governmentbelievesex One reason I don't drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time. Nancy Astor educationaldrinkingtime The most practical thing in the world is common sense and common humanity. Nancy Astor common-humanitycommon-senseworld Sir, if you were my husband, I would poison your drink. Nancy Astor husbanddrinkingbeer Women are young at politics, but they are old at suffering; soon they will learn that through politics they can prevent some kinds of suffering. Nancy Astor politicskindsuffering In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance he laid the blame on a woman. Nancy Astor empoweringwomenfunny From the American newspapers you'd think America was populated solely by naked women and cinema stars. Nancy Astor starsamericathinking People who talk about peace are very often the most quarrelsome. Nancy Astor peacepeople I can conceive of nothing worse than a man-governed world -- except a woman-governed world. Nancy Astor i-canmenworld If I were your wife I would put poison in your coffee. Nancy Astor wifecoffeepoison A fool without fear is sometimes wiser than an angel with fear. Nancy Astor foolangelfear The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything... or nothing. Nancy Astor changememorableinspirational Years ago, I thought old age would be dreadful, because I should not be able to do things I would want to do. Now I find there is nothing I want to do after all Nancy Astor agewould-beyears What would we say if men changed the length of their trousers every year? Nancy Astor lengthmenyears I refuse to admit that I am more than 52, even if that makes my children illegitimate. Nancy Astor agefunnychildren
