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Diana, Princess of Wales
25 quotes
“Anthony Carthew (ITN): And, I suppose, in love? Lady Diana Spencer: Of course! Charles, Prince of Wales: Whatever 'in love' means.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1981 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From the interview given at the time of their engagement (24 February 1981), as cited in "Anthony Carthew" (Obituary), The Times (22 January 2007).
Also quoted by: Charles III
“I was always told by my family that I was the thick one. That I was stupid and my brother was the clever one. And I was always so conscious of that. I used to go to the headmistress crying saying I wish I wasn't so stupid.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1992 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Said to voice coach Peter Settelen in 1992, as quoted in "Tapes reveal more from Princess Diana: NBC News exclusive: Inside the life of the late icon", NBC News (30 November 2004)
“From early childhood many had felt they were expected to be perfect, but didn't feel they had the right to express their true feelings to those around them - feelings of guilt of self revulsion and low personal esteem. Creating in them a compulsion to 'disolve like a disprin' and disappear.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A speech by The Princess of Wales about eating disorders (27 April 1993)
“Each person is born with very individual qualities and potential. We as a society owe it to women to create a truly supportive environment in which they too can grow and move forward.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: [Speech given by The Princess of Wales on women and mental health (1 June 1993)]
“These children need to feel the same things as other children. To play, to laugh and cry, to make friends, to enjoy the ordinary experiences of childhood. To feel loved and nurtured and included by the world they live in, without the stigma that AIDS continues to attract.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Princess of Wales during a speech about women and children with Aids (8 September 1993)
“Care in the community is a partnership. A partnership between skilled and caring professionals and a concerned and caring community. Working together, to find new ways of helping these people who've been excluded and connecting them with neighbours who will understand and accept them. By providing, proper funding for the homes they will need and the support they so rightly deserve, we can show them how much we care.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Princess of Wales' speech on care in the community (17 November 1993)
“When I started my public life, twelve years ago, I understood the media might be interested in what I did. I realized then their attention would inevitably focus on both our private and public lives. But I was not aware of how overwhelming that attention would become. Nor the extent to which it would affect both my public duties and my personal life, in a manner, that's been hard to bear. At the end of this year, when I've completed my diary of official engagements, I will be reducing the extent of the public life I've lead so far.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to the Headway lunch (3 December 1993)
“Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Responding to the question "Do you think Mrs Parker Bowles was a factor in the breakdown of your marriage?" in an interview with Martin Bashir on BBC Panorama (20 November 1995)
“She won't go quietly, that's the problem. I'll fight to the end, because I believe that I have a role to fulfill, and I've got two children to bring up.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with Martin Bashir on BBC Panorama (20 November 1995)
“I always knew I'd never be the next queen. I'd like to be a queen of people's hearts, in people's hearts, but I don't see myself being queen of this country. I don't think many people will want me to be queen.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with Martin Bashir on BBC Panorama (20 November 1995)
“I do things differently, because I don't go by a rule book, because I lead from the heart, not the head, and albeit that's got me into trouble in my work, I understand that.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with Martin Bashir on BBC Panorama (20 November 1995)
“The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Princess Diana on the public 1995, BBC Panorama interview
“I think the British people need someone in public life to give affection, to make them feel important, to support them, to give them light in their dark tunnels. I see it as a possibly unique role, and yes, I’ve had difficulties, as everybody has witnessed over the years, but let’s now use the knowledge I’ve gathered to help other people in distress”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Princess Diana on the society 1995, BBC Panorama interview
“Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Guardian, December 9, 1995, p. 2
“It takes professionalism to convince a doubting public that it should accept back into its midst many of those diagnosed as psychotics, neurotics and other sufferers who Victorian communities decided should be kept out of sight in the safety of mental institutions.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1990 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Telegraph, (31 Aug 1997)The Princess of Wales during a speech for Turning Point in 1990
“Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Attributed to Diana by her biographer Andrew Morton, The Sun (1 September 1997), p. 18
“Carry out a random act of kindness with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Huffington Post - Diana: The Legacy (31 Aug 2012)
“I don't want to talk about things I haven't seen, so if they want me to talk about those things, I've got to go there and see for myself.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“HIV doesn't make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug. Heaven knows they need it.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The worst illness of our time is that so many people have to suffer from never being loved.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Two things stand like stone: kindness in anothers trouble, courage in your own. (This is a quote from poet Adam Lindsay Gordon)”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Family is the most important thing in the world.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Princess Diana: 10 most inspiring quotes from the 'people's princess', Hello Magazine Daily News, (1 July 2015)
“They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Princess Diana: 10 most inspiring quotes from the 'people's princess'", Hello Magazine, Daily News (1 July 2015)
“I don’t want expensive gifts; I don’t want to be bought. I have everything I want. I just want someone to be there for me, to make me feel safe and secure.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Princess Diana: 10 most inspiring quotes from the 'people's princess'", Hello Magazine, Daily News (1 July 2015)
“If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love.”
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Princess Diana: 10 most inspiring quotes from the 'people's princess'", Hello Magazine, Daily News (1 July 2015)