Dorothy Andrews Elston Kabis

Dorothy Andrews Elston Kabis (March 22, 1917 – July 3, 1971) was a Republican Party activist and former Treasurer of the United States from Delaware, having served from May 8, 1969, until her death. She was the only treasurer to marry while in office.

Quotes

  • A woman is like a tea bag. You don't know its strength until it's in hot water.
    • Speech to El Paso County Republicans, 30 October 1963, in the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, no. 29,482 (31 October 1963), p. 13. Sometimes attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt. Misattributed to Nancy Reagan, who often repeated it:
      A woman is like a tea bag. Only when in hot water do you realise how strong she is.
      A woman is like a tea-bag. It's only when she's in hot water that you realise how strong she is.
      A woman is like a tea bag. You don't know her strength until she is in hot water.
      A woman is like a tea bag. You never know her strength until she is in hot water.
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