Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others.

I may be the only mother in America who knows exactly what their child is up to all the time.

I'm not being outspoken or pro or con abortion.

I'm not saying to be happy you must be married. Nor am I saying that to be happy you need children. I'm saying that if you opt for children - be you man or woman - you have to take care of them.

If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.

You get nothing done if you don't listen to each other.

I really loved living in the White House, but I don't miss it at all.