I'll be a wife and mother first, then first lady.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She prioritizes her roles as a wife and mother over her role as First Lady.
- In plain terms
- She says being a wife and mother comes before being First Lady.
- What can you take from it?
- Family roles take precedence over public office roles for her.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What roles matter most?
- How do you prioritize duties?
Another view
This prioritization may not be feasible for all public servants.
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