“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.” – Hillary Clinton American politician and diplomat
“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right, when it is unpopular, is a true test of moral character.” – Margaret Chase Smith American politician who served as a U.S Representative and a U.S. Senator from Maine. She was the first woman to serve in both houses of the United States Congress, and the first woman to represent Maine in either.
“I believe that fortitude is key. More than anything, be consistent. Go at it. Go at it. Go at it. When you succeed, don’t forget the responsibility of making someone else succeed with you.”
Antonia Coello Novello, M.D., Former Surgeon General of the United States
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.
“Think of financial inclusion as a pathway out of poverty and inclusive growth as a path to shared prosperity. The former is transactional. The latter is transformational.” Shamina Singh, President Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
It is so critical to build constituencies.” Be a leader with followers, make sure it is not just your handbag that’s behind you.” -Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women’s Executive Director
I have broken many glass ceilings – so I know it can be done. Helen Clark 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand In office 10 December 1999 – 19 November 2008
