I don't think you have to go out and become Secretary of State or be Bono but I think it's to let… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
I thought I had to show people that I would get in early, stay late or even all night, work on holidays.… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
So many people don't know who's on the State Seal and they don't know, not just in California but the United States… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
It's always inspiring to me to meet people who feel that they can make a difference in the world. That's their motive,… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
Creating the Minerva Awards. I really have enjoyed that. I have to say that I moaned and groaned about this job but… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
I like to make jokes; I consider myself a funny person. I just think making jokes about people who are in a… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
You can spend the rest of your life trying to figure out what other people expect from you, or you can make… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
Having children-the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings-is the biggest job anyone can embark on. You have to take… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
People think, 'Oh my goodness! I have to do something really big.' You don't. Do what you love. There's a great quote… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
The most important thing we can tell young people is not to be an imitation of somebody else. That their life is… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
There are so many places, particularly right now. Go and volunteer at a food bank. If you play the piano, go play… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
Whether that's speaking up in your job or asking for a promotion or saying, 'I think I can do that.' Using your voice in… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
Make time in your life to listen to your own voice. Do not let it get drowned out by others. Your voice is yours… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
Pausing allows you to take a beat to take a breath in your life. As everybody else is rushing around like a lunatic out… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
God puts mentors in your path. They may not look like you, sound like you, or be what you expect. But they always know… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
One of my greatest joys is poetry. I read it almost every day, and I've even taken a stab at writing some of my… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
So many people don't know who's on the State Seal and they don't know, not just in California but the United States of America,… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
I don't believe in gutter politics. I don't believe in gutter journalism. — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
“Listen: You can't short-circuit the learning process. It takes time to get to the top, and that's good-because by the time you get there,… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
I think that public service is tough on a family - no ifs, ands, buts about it. I have my own personal wishes, but… — Maria Shriver Copy Share Image
