Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.

We should work to guarantee that there is a midwife or health worker by every woman's side during childbirth.

One thing modeling taught me is that the spotlight can change everything.

Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise.

If you don't have a dream in life, I don't know what you have. You have to want something beyond your reach; it's exciting when it works out.

In a hundred years, how do you want the world to be? Everybody should get together to make the world a better place.

I don't listen to people who say my dreams are impossible; I just work to prove them wrong.

Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.

There's a saying in Africa: To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.

Investing in women's lives is an investment in sustainable development, in human rights, in future generations - and consequently in our own long-term national interests.

I'm a mom. I'm from Ethiopia. I gave birth in the U.S. and had all the proper care available to me. If I had given birth in Ethiopia - I don't know if I might have even survived it.

I was satisfied that I had done my best. She was insane.

A very wise person once told me marriage is hard, that you have to keep fighting for it everyday.

All is fine with the world...

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

If I could have him like this in my dreams every night of my life, I'd stake my entire life on dreams and be done with the rest.

I think one thing that is extremely important is to connect with people in order to be successful and bring the people in so that they become your partners.

I'm never more courageous than when I'm embracing imperfection, embracing vulnerabilities, and setting boundaries with the people in my life.

It was very difficult but definitely not a snap decision.

The chicest thing is when you don't exist on Google.

It is rare to see a rich man religious; for religion preaches restraint, and riches prompt to unlicensed freedom.