Martha Washington
Martha Washington
Martha Washingtonwas the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington is considered to be the first First Lady of the United States. During her lifetime she was often referred to as "Lady Washington"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitical Wife
Date of Birth2 June 1731
CityNew Kent County, VA
CountryUnited States of America
Martha Washington quotes about
dull indeed life prisoner state
I live a very dull life here . . . indeed I think I am more like a state prisoner than anything else.
american-firstlady depends experience greater happiness learned misery
I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.
motivational happiness happy
I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.
seeds
We carry the seeds of happiness with us wherever we go.