I think the jobs [at the top] are unbelievably difficult, and there is nothing easier than second-guessing people.

Bill Clinton valued my opinion and always made sure that my views were heard, and people knew that he wanted me to talk.

It takes more than one dove to make peace in the Middle East.

I love being a woman and I was not one of these women who rose through professional life by wearing men's clothes or looking masculine. I loved wearing bright colors and being who I am.

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.

I can't imagine what it is like to be raised in a society where their only statues that exist are to you and your father.

I teach at Georgetown, and I see that the students have so many different interests. The main thing is to match your passion with your knowledge, because you can't just be passionate without knowing the facts, and facts are really boring without passion.