When my father passed away and then when later on I gave birth, those are sort of ground-breaking experiences that put everything else into perspective.

Unless we take action on climate change, future generations will be roasted, toasted, fried and grilled.

To me, leadership is about encouraging people. It’s about stimulating them. It’s about enabling them to achieve what they can achieve - and to do that with a purpose.

Think about it. Women control 70 percent of global consumer spending . . . when women do better, economies do better.

All stakeholders must participate in the gains and losses of any particular situation.

If Lehman Brothers had been a bit more Lehman Sisters ... we would not have had the degree of tragedy that we had as a result of what happened.

I learned that you can constantly improve, and that you should not be shy about your views, and about the direction that you believe is right.

If inflation is the genie, then deflation is the ogre that must be fought decisively.

The financial industry is a service industry. It should serve others before it serves itself.

Social unrest and protectionism are the two major risks of the world economic crisis.

We cannot just look at a country by looking at charts, graphs, and modelling the economy. Behind the numbers there are people.

When you face the worst situation, what do you do? Do you cry? No!With positive mentality you can graciously overcome the situation.

Those who praise God abide in victory.

Dumbledore raised his finger for silence, a silence which fell as though he had struck Uncle Vernon dumb.

This is unacceptable! We’re English, damn it! We know how to build things where they shouldn't be! - Governor Dewar

In our country we must trust the people to hear and see both the good and the bad and to choose the good.

There is no such thing as living alone, for all living is relationship; but to live without direct relationship demands high intelligence, a swifter and greater awareness for self-discovery.

To me, my feelings and pride are important. Although I like you it's not enough to be used like that.

We love those who can lead us to a place we will never reach without them.

I usually need a can of beer to prime me.

What is simplicity? Simplicity is the shortest path to a solution.