Marlo Thomas

“It's the 21st century. It's the multitasking century. And I think that's one of the things I love about my life; that I've been able to be a chameleon.”

“My father's legacy was his compassion, and that's the legacy I hope to leave, too.”

“In my life, I've had to make my own breaks.”

“My father said there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.”

“I'd rather have a lasting marriage than a big wedding.”

“One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man.”

“Don't be a spectator. Don't let life be a spectator sport. Be a participant.”

“Laughter is the greatest music in the world and audiences provide you with that music.”

“Never face facts; if you do, you'll never get up in the morning.”

“Success is a marathon, not a sprint. It's about perseverance and believing in yourself when no one else does.”

“You don't have to give up your own identity to be in a relationship.”

“Friendship is a gift that you give to yourself.”

“I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life, you have to work, work, and then work some more.”

“Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.”