I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

Your success is hidden in the quality of your decisions and the consistency of your actions.

I was raised by a single dad, and I've always kind of liked things that are typically more guy-oriented.

I'll explain and I'll use small words so that you'll be sure to understand, you warthog faced buffoon.

During the 2300 years since Plato, very little opposition has been registered to his ideas.

We don't need a strongman. But we need a strong country that is not subordinate to Europe. With its own currency, for example.

You don't realize 'till you get here what a moment in history you're a part of.

When something explosive is kept hidden away, a tension builds within that must ultimately be released.

That's what I love. I love thinking about the film, the project and committing myself as much as possible.

I was very nervous about going up to teach at Stanford and very nervous even about going to ARPA.