There's no expert on this planet who says that the government telling people what to do actually does any good with this issue, this is going to require an effort on everyone's part.

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

Imagination is the wonder of the wise.

When you get to your mid-20s, you start to feel responsibilities for the things that you do and the people around you. It's a cool age.

I have laid sorrow to sleep;Love sleeps.She who oft made me weepNow weeps.

I admire Cate Blanchett and Kate Winslet. I like a lot of comedians. I like Cameron Diaz - she's funny and has a very light spirit. That's quite rare nowadays. There are many actresses I admire.

What do we have in life, really? If we're lucky we get to a certain age, and we have each other. We have the food we like. We have our crazy little rituals. And we have each other.

I've always felt that I'm a natural leader.

A horrible night might be hidden in a beautiful morning!

Madness designates the equinox between the vanity of night's hallucinations and the non-being of light's judgments.

A beggar hates his benefactor as much as he hates himself for begging.

Mum always taught us that compassion and kindness were the most important things in life, that it was better to be kind than right.