Meaning of the quote

This quote by Nancy Reagan, an important American leader, is a simple message to young people: do not use drugs. Drugs can be very harmful and can ruin your health and your life. The best choice is to avoid them completely. By saying "no" to drugs, you are making a strong decision to stay safe and healthy.

About Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan was an American film actress who became the First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, as the second wife of President Ronald Reagan. She championed the ‘Just Say No’ drug awareness campaign and played a significant role in her husband’s presidency, even consulting an astrologer to assist in planning his schedule.

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I have been very happy with my homes, but homes really are no more than the people who live in them.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

A lot of what acting is paying attention.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I am a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. You get back what you give out.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I see the first lady as another means to keep a president from becoming isolated.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

My life really began when I married my husband.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

The movies were custard compared to politics.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I think a woman gets more if she acts feminine.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

Pornography is pornography, what is there to see? Movies are attempting to destroy something that’s supposed to be the most beautiful thing a man and a woman can have by making it cheap and common. It’s what you don’t see that’s attractive.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I do not believe in abortion at will. I do not believe that if a woman just wants to have an abortion she should… I do believe if you have an abortion you are committing murder.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

Just say no to drugs!

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I think people would be alive today if there were a death penalty.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I believe that people would be alive today if there were a death penalty.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I don’t intend for this to take on a political tone. I’m just here for the drugs.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I must say acting was good training for the political life which lay ahead for us.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I don’t talk about political matters. That’s not my department.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

I don’t think most people associate me with leeches or how to get them off. But I know how to get them off. I’m an expert at it.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989