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.

There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women.

To understand Europe, you have to be a genius - or French.

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

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

The main thing is to remain oneself, under any circumstances; that was and is our common purpose.

One of the issues I kept saying to my students is you have to learn to interrupt. When you raise your hand at a meeting, by the time they get to you, the point is not germane. So the bottom line is active listening. If you are going to interrupt, you look for opportunities. You have to know what you're talking about.