It was my mother, despite the limitations placed on women of her time by society, who insisted I be allowed to go abroad to study, in sturdy defiance of the male elders of the family, who protested and decided that… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
While I am a lawyer by profession and have travelled to several countries, working and educating myself, I came from a rural background in a Third World country at a time when women were told what their place was and… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
My climb to political success was no elevator ride, and it has not always been pretty, but I persevered as one of a handful… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
We do not have many women leaders in the world. But if you look at the current examples, most of those few female leaders… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
The world has become more diversified, with women becoming a real power of change. — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
I have learned from my own experience that if you work hard you will succeed. — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
I want to use my position of influence to change the laws of the land to the benefit of the women of Trinidad and… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
It was my mother, despite the limitations placed on women of her time by society, who insisted I be allowed to go abroad to… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
If women decide that their mission, their political career, balances out what they have to give up, they can be and are equally successful… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
If you need to pursue your interests, do not expect anyone else to do it for you. — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
Any work you do, do it the best you can and achieve the maximum result. — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
Traditionally, women have a lot of different roles in society. It is very difficult to balance all these roles and at the same time… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
I ran for president because I wanted to help Lithuania and its people during a difficult time. My country was on the very edge… — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
Hard work, courage and commitment - these are the key elements for success. — Dalia Grybauskaite Copy Share Image
