Women sometimes go too far, it's true. But it's only when you go too far that others listen.

My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.

Opportunities are not offered. They must be wrested and worked for. And this calls for perseverance... and courage.

Every new experience brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision.

To be liberated, woman must feel free to be herself, not in rivalry to man but in the context of her own capacity and her personality.

People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive.

I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die, every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.

To become capable, one must have faith in oneself.

Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something.

You must create more margin so you have room for what’s important, not merely urgent.

No sooner is there a good thing in the world, than a division is necessary.

During times of disaster sorrow brings people together in a spirit of friendship, and influences man to recognize the blessings of becoming his brother's keeper.

A body can't live without a heart. And I can't live without you.

We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord's blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.

I've learned that you shouldn't have preconceived notions about anybody.

Hence, a traveller should be a botanist, for in all views plants form the chief embellishment.

We never had any silk sheets in our family...

I'm as embarrassed as hell about it. I purged myself of my shame by buying the Beatles 'all you need is love', one of the most evocative singles of all time.

I suggested that someone grab Bill Gates and get him to install a new operating system, but apparently he's not a demon" At Reaver's eye roll she nodded. "Right? I was surprised too.