The news of Nancy Reagan's passing saddened the world. Yet, with every loss, something beautiful is always left behind, just like the quotes of former First Lady Nancy and President Ronald Reagan, which defined the strength of their love and relationship.
She Knows has compiled some of the most heartwarming quotes that the Reagan couple had. Read on and be inspired with a love story that transcended Hollywood, politics and a debilitating ailment.
Nany Reagan Quotes:
"I can't imagine life without him."
Meant to only be made apart by death, Ronald and Nancy Reagan were not only husband and wife, they were a team. For the former first lady, life was unimaginable without Ronald.
"Whenever Ronnie went away, I missed him terribly."
Nancy Reagan recognized the responsibilities that Ronald Reagan had. And perhaps, when you love somebody, and his job takes him away from you, all that you can do is to express your longing and wait for his return.
"And when his letters arrived, the whole world stopped so I could read them."
The nice thing about Ronald Reagan was that he made sure that he did not neglect his wife, even if he was away on official business. So he would send letters to Nancy, and she would devour them every time. There's always no better thing to do than to read her husband's letters which she always eagerly anticipates.
"My job is being Mrs. Ronald Reagan."
Being a former actress and the First Lady are two things that Nancy Reagan was. However, for her, she only has one job in the world, and that is being a wife to her husband.
Ronald Reagan Quotes:
"My request of you is: could you on this day whisper in her ear that someone loves her very much and more and more each day."
Ronald Reagan was very expressive. One day, he wrote Cupid a letter with this sweet request.
"The nicest thing a girl ever did for me was when a girl named Nancy married me and brought a warmth and joy to my life that has grown with each passing year."
Ronald Reagan values Nancy the way a king would his queen. For him, Nancy was the person who brought joy to his life.
According to ABC News, Nancy Reagan was loyal and faithful to President Reagan during their 52 years of marriage. Their love story was one that couples certainly look up to.
The words of Nancy Reagan and Ronald Reagan are true inspiration to all couples. Making a marriage work not only for years but for decades is one legacy that a couple can leave for the next generation.
