Catherine the Great

The more a man knows, the more he forgives.

In my position you have to read when you want to write and to talk when you would like to read.

One does not always do the best there is. One does the best one can. – Catherine the Great

Don’t worry about things you cannot alter.

I sincerely want peace, not because I lack resources for war, but because I hate bloodshed.

I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster.

Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin, as self-neglecting.

It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation.

If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.

I enjoy being me; I always have done. I’ve seen people where it rules their lives, you know, who want to be thinner or have bigger boobs, and how it wears them down. And I don’t want that in my life.

My fingers are long and beautiful, as, it has been well documented, are various other parts of my body.

I’m intelligent. Some people would say I’m very, very, very intelligent.

Being able to take care of myself is something that my mom really instilled in me.

You are beautiful not because you are better than others, but because there is only you who can smile like that.

Let’s love ourselves then we can’t fail to make a better situation tomorrow. Our seeds will grow, all we need is dedication.

Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest -and you all know it! Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure, it’s not your fault!

I didn’t talk to anyone about [postpartum depression]. I was very reluctant.. Four of my friends felt the same way I did, and everyone was too embarrassed to talk about it.

It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.

My principal sin is doubt. I doubt everything, and am in doubt most of the time.

Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.

I’ve never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women, and I’m very proud of that.