Maria Shriver

“If we don't have a seat at the table, we're probably on the menu.”

“The most important relationship you have in your life is the one you have with yourself.”

“We all have the power to make a difference. It's a matter of realizing that and then acting on it.”

“Wisdom is a gift that you have to earn.”

“Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.”

“It's never too late to be what you might have been.”

“Optimism is a muscle that gets stronger with use.”

“Instead of being the best in the world, be the best for the world.”

“Having it all is a phrase I don't use. It was a phrase that was created by a brand of pantyhose in the 1980s. I don't believe you can have it all.”

“Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to become that asset, they must receive education and love from their parents.”

“When you listen, you learn. You absorb. You become a sponge.”

“We need to start talking about mental health and treating it like any other illness. It's not a sign of weakness.”

“Life is a series of choices. The choices you make today will determine your tomorrow.”

“My mother said, 'If you're going to get in trouble, get in trouble for a good reason.'”