Well, the thing that I learned as a diplomat is that human relations ultimately make a huge difference.

Women have to be active listeners and interrupters - but when you interrupt, you have to know what you are talking about.

The interesting part is, that being the United States Secretary of State, most places I went didn't have a problem with me being a woman, because I was representing the United States.

As you go along your own road in life, you will, if you aim high enough, also meet resistance... But no matter how tough the opposition may seem, have courage still and persevere.

Today, I say that no nation in the world need be left out of the global system we are constructing.

What's the point of having this superb military you're always talking about if we can't use it?

Even before I went to the UN, I often would want to say something in a meeting - only woman at the table - and I'd think, 'OK well, I don't think I'll say that. It may sound stupid.' And then some man says it, and everybody thinks it's completely brilliant, and you are so mad at yourself for not saying something.