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.

I think that there is never an indispensable leader, you know? I think that there is a time with dignity that one needs to leave.

And so I think that the idea of America working with other countries to solve problems is good for us, and it is part of digging us out of the “my way or the highway” approach that was evident in the previous eight years.

I think the hardest part [is] the priorities. There are an awful lot of things to do [being Secretary of State].

Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume.

I think women want to take care of themselves, and I think having a voice in how that is done is very important.

But I do not believe that the world would be entirely different if there were more women leaders. Maybe if everybody in leadership was a woman, you might not get into the conflicts in the first place. But if you watch the women who have made it to the top, they haven't exactly been non-aggressive - including me.