Life is meant to be lived.

Government exists for one purpose: to make things better for all people.

You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give.

Do something everyday that scares you.

Success is not something that can be measured or worn on a watch or hung on a wall. It is not the esteem of colleagues, or the admiration of the community, or the appreciation of patients. Success is the certain knowledge that you have become yourself, the person you will meant to be from all time. That should be reward enough.

I could not at any age be content to take my place in a corner by the fireside and simply look on.

Always be on time. Never try to make any personal engagements. Do as little talking as humanly possible. Never be disturbed by anything. Always do what you're told to do as quickly as possible. Remember to lean back in a parade, so that people can see your husband. Don't get too fat to ride three on a seat. Get out of the way as quickly as you're not needed.