Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason.

And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.

My mom Irmelin taught me the value of life. Her own life was saved by my grandmother during World War II.

The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed.

My mom never taught me to be waiting for some prince on a white horse to swipe me off my feet.

My mom taught us the Serenity Prayer at a young age.

My mother taught me to treat a lady respectfully.

One of the things being in politics has taught me is that men are not a reasoned or reasonable sex.

Redefining marriage will have huge implications for what is taught in our schools and for wider society. It will redefine society since the institution of marriage is one of the fundamental building blocks of society. The repercussions of enacting same-sex marriage into law will be immense.

When you're taught to love everyone to love your enemies then what value does that place on love?

I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.

At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender in its place was as honorable as resistance especially if one had no choice.

One of the things I was taught in law school is that I'd never be able to think the same again - that being a lawyer is something that's part of who I am as an individual now.

I really believe I've been a good person. Not perfect - forget about perfect - but just learning by what I was taught and living by my own values. I might have stepped on a few ants - and a few other things as well - but I've never hurt anybody.

Someone taught me how to eat properly. Learning from others is important when it's not working for yourself.

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.