Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.

We need to move beyond the idea that girls can be leaders and create the expectation that they should be leaders.

Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be

You might not be able to control your circumstances but you can control your response to your circumstances.

The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.

In America, with education and hard work, it really does not matter where you came from; it matters only where you are going.

Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.

You will make a difference in the world, but not immediately. Your first obligation is to find something you like doing, because if you like doing it, you'll do it well.

When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.

Education is of no value and talent is worthless - unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.

Differences can be a strength.

A grumpy vampire is a homicidal vampire. Hungry ones were even worse.

Fidelity - a virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.

I was spoiled by theater, where there is no editor.

You can't think and act like a victim and expect victory.

The expectations of women are sometimes so unfair.

The Parliament in Canada and the Congress in Washington do not have the authority to revoke the commandments of God, or to modify or amend them in any way.

The essential elements of singing are voice, musicianship, and story. It is the rare artist that has all three in abundance.

I learn something from criticism because when it comes from sources you respect you always examine it and learn.

There is no love; there are only proofs of love. Whatever love I might feel in my heart, others will see only my action.

Conflict is drama, and how people deal with conflict shows you the kind of people they are.