Let's be very clear: Strong men - men who are truly role models - don't need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.

You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.

If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's the power of using your voice. I tried my best to speak the truth.

I don't want young women out there to have the expectation that if they're not having it all that somehow they're failing.

Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?

Don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.

Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Don't forget rule No. 1

We must become what we wish to teach.

Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all.

The best time to make friends is before you need them.

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

When a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forgive.

If you try to please everyone, you will please no one. It is impossible to lead your life for others’ happiness.