Quotes by Nancy Astor

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Politician · British · 1879–1964

British politician (1879–1964)

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“What would we say if men changed the length of their trousers every year?”
— Lady Nancy Astor
men women

“Pioneers may be picturesque figures but they are often rather lonely ones.”
— Nancy Astor
side

“A fool without fear is sometimes wiser than an angel with fear.”
— Nancy Astor
ways overcome fear

“It is no use blaming the men-we made them what they are-and now it is up to us to try and make ourselves-the makers of men-a little more responsible.”
— Nancy Astor
positive

“I used to dread getting older because I thought I would not be able to do all the things I wanted to do but now that I am older I find that I don't want to do them.”
— Lady Nancy Astor
retirement leisure

“I refuse to admit that I am more than fifty-two even if that does make my sons illegitimate.”
— Nancy Astor
self confidence

“I used to dread getting older because I thought I would not be able to do all the things I wanted to do but now that I am older I find that I don't want to do them.”
— Nancy Astor
self confidence

“The penalty of success is to be bored by the people who used to snub you.”
— Lady Nancy Astor
success

“I refuse to admit I'm more than fifty-two even if that does make my sons illegitimate.”
— Lady Nancy Astor
birthdays age

“Pioneers may be picturesque figures but they are often rather lonely ones.”
— Nancy Astor
side

“I refuse to admit that I am more than fifty-two even if that does make my sons illegitimate.”
— Nancy Astor
self confidence