“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.”

“On my own I will just create, and if it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, I’ll create something else. I don’t have any limitations on what I think I could do or be.”

“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.”

“There are going to be people along the way who will try to undercut your success… but if you just focus on the work and you don’t let those people sidetrack you, someday when you get where you’re going… you’ll know that it was you and the people who love you that put you there.”

“Power’s not given to you. You have to take it.”

“I wouldn’t ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do myself.”