Maria Shriver

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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