Early diagnosis is so important because the earlier a mental illness can be detected, diagnosed and treatment can begin, the better off that person can be for the rest of his or her life.

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

There are only four kinds of people in the world - those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.

I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.

If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

I had already learned from more than a decade of political life that I was going to be criticized no matter what I did, so I might as well be criticized for something I wanted to do.

Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.

There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home.

Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighborhoods, and families.

We have to get the word out that mental illnesses can be diagnosed and treated, and almost everyone suffering from mental illness can live meaningful lives in their communities.

Once you accept the fact that you're not perfect, then you develop some confidence.

I had a dream about you last night.. You kept screaming at Ted Danson to pour you a drink.

Personally, I feel the time has come for women to introduce their own Zero Tolerance policy on the Broken Window issues in our lives - I want a Zero Tolerance policy on "All the Patriarchal Bullshit.

There was never talent, only hard work.

From time to time, I do consider that I might be mad. Like any self-respecting lunatic, however, I am always quick to dismiss any doubts about my sanity.

Ive learned that anything in life worth having comes from patience and hard work.

I was very frightened when I turned forty. I suddenly thought I ought to wake up and be speaking with the voice of God.

When you're a professional you gotta do it [your job] when you don't feel like doing it.

Yes, we need to change, but simple changes can have profound impacts.

The Internet is a modern infrastructure that plays a key role in the future of the state.

Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say. Best friends listen to what you don't say.