Ann Richards Quotes
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened. – Ann Richards
I did not want my tombstone to read, ‘She kept a really clean house.’ I think I’d like them to remember me by saying, ‘She opened government to everyone.’ – Ann Richards
The most important distinction anyone can ever make in their life is between who they are as an individual and their connection with others. – Ann Richards
The idea of democracy has been stripped of its vitality. Connections between citizens are fraying, destroyed by a highly partisan media and a deeply divided political culture. – Ann Richards
If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. – Ann Richards
I’m simply not going to trust anyone who’s right all the time. That’s why it’s so important for us to get past this idea that we need to find a leader who will never make mistakes. – Ann Richards
The harder that we strive for fairness and equality, the more free and prosperous our society will be. – Ann Richards
I believe in the power of women. I believe in their power to make a difference. I believe in their power to change the world. – Ann Richards
If you want to change the world, you have to be willing to take risks, to make mistakes, and to learn from them. – Ann Richards
Progress is not made by standing on the sidelines, complaining and moaning. It’s made by getting involved, taking action, and making a difference. – Ann Richards
The greatest gift we can give our children is the belief in their own potential. – Ann Richards
When women succeed, the world succeeds. – Ann Richards
I know in my heart that women will lead us forward towards a more equitable and inclusive society. – Ann Richards
It’s time for us to stop waiting for someone else to solve our problems, and start taking responsibility for shaping our own future. – Ann Richards
When we lift each other up, we all rise. – Ann Richards
I am not a symbol, I am an activist. – Ann Richards
The power of the people is greater than the people in power. – Ann Richards
It’s not enough to be right. We must also be in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. – Ann Richards
Our differences are what make us strong. It’s time to embrace our diversity and build a more inclusive society. – Ann Richards
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Ann Richards
We must be the change we wish to see in the world. – Ann Richards
Great leaders are those who inspire others to be great. – Ann Richards
Change starts with us. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. – Ann Richards
We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. – Ann Richards
The best way to predict the future is to create it. – Ann Richards
Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. – Ann Richards
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. – Ann Richards
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. – Ann Richards
I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. – Ann Richards
The time is always right to do what is right. – Ann Richards
Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person. – Ann Richards
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. – Ann Richards
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. – Ann Richards
Believe you can and you’re halfway there. – Ann Richards
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. – Ann Richards
Be the change that you wish to see in the world. – Ann Richards
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. – Ann Richards
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. – Ann Richards
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. – Ann Richards
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Ann Richards
The best revenge is massive success. – Ann Richards
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. – Ann Richards
Opportunities don’t happen. You create them. – Ann Richards
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. – Ann Richards
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. – Ann Richards
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Ann Richards
If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission. – Ann Richards
Success is not in what you have, but who you are. – Ann Richards
Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. – Ann Richards
The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it. – Ann Richards