Inspirational Quotes by Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor (British Politician)

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor (1879–1964,) born Nancy Witcher Langhorne, was an American-born British politician, socialite, and the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. Known for her sharp wit and social influence, she broke barriers for women in politics and used her platform to advocate for progressive change.

Born in Danville, Virginia, Astor grew up in an influential family and moved to England after marrying Waldorf Astor, heir to the Astor fortune, in 1906. As part of the Astor family, she became actively involved in British political and social circles, championing causes such as social reform, women’s rights, and public health.

In 1919, she made history as the first woman elected as an MP for Plymouth Sutton. Serving as a Conservative MP 1919–45, she advocated for women’s suffrage, supported the welfare state, and maintained a commitment to pacifism during the interwar period. She was also a vocal critic of fascism and engaged in philanthropic work, particularly in education and social welfare.

Notable biographies include Nancy Astor: The Unauthorized Biography (1952) by F. R. Leavis and Lady Astor: A Life (1980) by Barbara Belgrave.

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The penalty of success is to be bored by the people who used to snub you.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor

The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything or nothing.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Change

Dreams are great. When they disappear you may still be there, but you will have ceased to live.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Dreams

A fool without fear is sometimes wiser than an angel with fear.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Fear, Anxiety

One reason I don’t drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Drunkenness, Alcoholism, Alcohol

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, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Age

Women have got to make the world safe for men since men have made it so darned unsafe for women.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Men & Women, Men, Women

Real education should educate us out of self into something far finer—into a selflessness which links us with all humanity.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Education

I refuse to admit that I am more than 52, even if that does make my sons illegitimate.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Aging, Age

I married beneath me. All women do.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Marriage, Women

The only thing I like about rich people is their money.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Wealth

In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance he laid the blame on woman.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Health, Blame, Women

In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance he laid the blame on woman.
—Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
Topics: Blame

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