There are moments in history when brooding tragedy and its dark shadows can be lightened by recalling great moments of the past.

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.

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

To become capable, one must have faith in oneself.

Never forget to smile

Either get busy living your life or life will leave you behind.

Everywhere you hang your hat is home. Home is the bright cave under the hat.

There were a lot of people who were a little afraid of the rage or blaming stance I was taking, and find what I am doing now more refreshing.

It's entirely possible that the notion of what is the past, what is the present and what is the future, could change.

My parents were constantly afraid they would lose their jobs. The idea that we were always a paycheck away from disaster was drilled into me.

I feel lucky, happy and philosophical about it all.

We can both prevent asteroid impacts and address climate change. It's not either-or.

When a man is perfect, he sees perfection in others. When he sees imperfection, it is his own mind projecting itself.

i will live by the gun and die by the gun