Most of the media... is positioning the merger with Compaq and the recent actions by Walter Hewlett and David Packard as a fight between the past and the future.

The highest calling of leadership is to unlock the potential of others.

My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.

The data is clear: If you give a woman an opportunity, she will make a huge difference.

Like Hillary Clinton, I too have traveled hundreds of thousands of miles around the globe. But unlike her, I have actually accomplished something.

Leadership comes in small acts as well as bold strokes.

You know, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.

I don't take on a fight just for a fight. I don't tilt at windmills.

I love being a woman. I like dressing up; I love buying shoes.

A woman's experience is different from a man's in virtually every respect, including how she is treated by the media.

Human potential is the only limitless resource we have in this world.

Gratitude is a gladness of soul.

You are going to break your promise. I understand. And I hold my hands over the ears of my heart, so that I will not hate you.

Kind words can heal and harsh words can kill

Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow.

I spoke without fear of contradiction. I simply did not suffer self-doubt.

I am against market fundamentalism. I think this propaganda that government involvement is always bad has been very successful - but also very harmful to our society.

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

Actions in heaven begin when someone prays on earth. What an amazing thought!

Even if I live not in a big city, even if I detest to go to parties, I love street fairs and long conversations with people in the countryside.

It's exciting and encouraging that the spirit of exploration is alive and that students see it occurring in their lifetime. These may well be the children that make it a reality.