60 Quotes & Sayings By Hillary Clinton

In almost every profession - whether it's law or journalism, finance or medicine or academia or running a small business - people rely on confidential communications to do their jobs. We count on the space of trust that confidentiality provides. When someone breaches that trust, we are all worse off for it. Hillary Clinton

I believe that the rights of women and girls is the unfinished business of the 21st century. Hillary Clinton

It is often when night looks darkest, it is often before the fever breaks that one senses the gathering momentum for change, when one feels that resurrection of hope in the midst of despair and apathy. Hillary Clinton

The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope. Hillary Clinton

This is what we call smart power. Using every possible tool and partner to advance peace and security. Leaving no one on the sidelines. Showing respect even for one's enemies. Trying to understand, in so far as psychologically possible, empathize with their perspective and point of view. Helping to define the problems, determine the solutions. Hillary Clinton

I, for one, respect those who believe with all their hearts and conscience that there are no circumstances under which any abortion should ever be available. Hillary Clinton

With respect to Iraq, I did favour the continuity of American forces to work with the new Maliki government. They had enormous needs for intelligence, for training on everything from airplanes to more sophisticated ground equipment and the like. Hillary Clinton

I respect the Congress's oversight responsibility. Hillary Clinton

No matter what you think about the Iraq war, there is one thing we can all agree on for the next days - we have to salute the courage and bravery of those who are risking their lives to vote and those brave Iraqi and American soldiers fighting to protect their right to vote. Hillary Clinton

You don't walk away if you love someone. You help the person. Hillary Clinton

I think we have to face the reality that in a society where there is a legitimate threat of terrorism, not being able to see one's face, not being able to have some sense of communication in that way, is for many societies a challenge. Hillary Clinton

In the aftermath of September 11, and as the 9/11 Commission report so aptly demonstrates, it is clear that our intelligence system is not working the way that it should. Hillary Clinton

You cannot have maternal health without reproductive health. And reproductive health includes contraception and family planning and access to legal, safe abortion. Hillary Clinton

In nearly every religion I am aware of, there is a variation of the golden rule. And even for the non-religious, it is a tenet of people who believe in humanistic principles. Hillary Clinton

Tonight, tonight we've reached a milestone in our nation's march toward a more perfect union: the first time that a major party has nominated a woman for president. Standing here, standing here as my mother's daughter, and my daughter's mother, I'm so happy this day has come. Hillary Clinton

Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world. Hillary Clinton

Now, I have always believed that women are not victims; we are agents of change, we are drivers of progress, we are makers of peace - all we need is a fighting chance. Hillary Clinton

In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls. And that must change. Hillary Clinton

As I speak to you today, government censors somewhere are working furiously to erase my words from the records of history. But history itself has already condemned these tactics. Hillary Clinton

I feel like I have had the most amazing life in my public service. Hillary Clinton

I just think that giving a child a chance and sharing what you have with a child is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, as well as a child. Hillary Clinton

I'll work to ensure that every single refugee who seeks asylum in the United States has a fair chance to tell his or her story. This is the least we can offer people fleeing persecution and devastation. Hillary Clinton

The people of New York took a big chance on me. And I'm well aware of that. Hillary Clinton

If you get so unequal that people believe they don't have a chance, that the field isn't level for them and their children, that puts democracy at risk. Hillary Clinton

Going out and playing football or baseball with the boys, when I was a tomboy, was a great way to learn about winning and losing, and most girls didn't have that experience. Hillary Clinton

I helped to restore America's leadership. Hillary Clinton

America is stronger because of President Obama's leadership, and I'm better because of his friendship. Hillary Clinton

One of the reasons this election is so important is because the Supreme Court hangs in the balance. We need to overturn that terrible Supreme Court decision, Citizens United, and then reform our whole campaign finance system. Hillary Clinton

Every nation has to either be with us, or against us. Those who harbor terrorists, or who finance them, are going to pay a price. Hillary Clinton

I've had extraordinary good luck with my health, other than a broken elbow. Hillary Clinton

I want to teach. I want to speak. I want to travel. Hillary Clinton

There is a sense that things, if you keep positive and optimistic about what can be done, do work out. Hillary Clinton

We don't have enough support for maternal leave and the kinds of things that some of the European countries do. So we still make it hard on women to go into the work force and feel that they can be good at work but then doing the most important job, which is raising your children in a responsible and positive way. Hillary Clinton

I would be delighted if the United States could have a positive relationship with Russia, and I would be thrilled if the Russian people, who are so capable, had a normal country that they could chart a different future. Hillary Clinton

I have not supported same-sex marriage. I have supported civil partnerships and contractual relationships. Hillary Clinton

Every marriage is a mystery to me, even the one I'm in. So I'm no expert on it. Hillary Clinton

Well I think in a marriage you have to be honest and ask yourself, you know, what is my role? What is my responsibility? Hillary Clinton

If you're not comfortable with public speaking - and nobody starts out comfortable; you have to learn how to be comfortable - practice. I cannot overstate the importance of practicing. Get some close friends or family members to help evaluate you, or somebody at work that you trust. Hillary Clinton

Forgiveness is a way of opening up the doors again and moving forward, whether it's a personal life or a national life. Hillary Clinton

In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said 70 times 7. Well, I want you all to know that I'm keeping a chart. Hillary Clinton

I am 100% in the camp that says forgiveness is mostly about the forgiver. Hillary Clinton

Cooking, decorating, diet/self-help and gardening books are guilty pleasures and useful time fillers. Hillary Clinton

I'm undaunted in my quest to amuse myself by constantly changing my hair. Hillary Clinton

The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible. Hillary Clinton

If you believe you can make a difference, not just in politics, in public service, in advocacy around all these important issues, then you have to be prepared to accept that you are not going to get 100 percent approval. Hillary Clinton

In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics. Hillary Clinton

American politics is always an open competition. Hillary Clinton

One of my goals upon becoming Secretary of State was to take diplomacy out of capitals, out of government offices, into the media, into the streets of countries. Hillary Clinton

There are 4 billion cell phones in use today. Many of them are in the hands of market vendors, rickshaw drivers, and others who've historically lacked access to education and opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, and we should use them together to help lift people out of poverty and give them a freedom from want. Hillary Clinton

I learned some valuable lessons about the legislative process, the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the wisdom of taking small steps to get a big job done. Hillary Clinton

Remember, the IDF, the Israeli Defense Forces, have a working relationship with the Palestinian Authority security forces, which have been incredibly professional. Hillary Clinton

I don't think feminism, as I understand the definition, implies the rejection of maternal values, nurturing children, caring about the men in your life. That is just nonsense to me. Hillary Clinton

Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice. Hillary Clinton

I believe climate change is real and that we can save our planet while creating millions of good-paying clean energy jobs. Hillary Clinton

It became clear to me that simply caring is not enough. To drive real progress, you have to change both hearts and laws. You need both understanding and action. Hillary Clinton

We are a country where people of all backgrounds, all nations of origin, all languages, all religions, all races, can make a home. America was built by immigrants. Hillary Clinton

Twenty years ago, I wrote a book called 'It Takes a Village.' And a lot of people looked at the title and asked, 'What the heck do you mean by that?' This is what I mean. None of us can raise a family, build a business, heal a community or lift a country totally alone. Hillary Clinton

Freedom means the right of people to assemble, organize, and debate openly. Hillary Clinton

My wish for the new millennium is for all children... to grow up wiser, and stronger and more prosperous for the future than ever before. Hillary Clinton