Princess Diana

British royal, humanitarian

Contemporary influential 145 sayings

Sayings by Princess Diana

I'm not a political animal. I'm a humanitarian animal.

1995 — Interview with Martin Bashir, Panorama
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I want to do, not just to be.

1993 — Reported statement
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I think every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.

1987 — Speech at the AIDS Education and Prevention Conference, Washington D.C.
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They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise—moderately rich and just moody?

Unknown — Reported statement, often attributed to her, though exact source is elusive.
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I went to the school of life, not to Eton.

Unknown — Reported statement, contrasting her education with Prince Charles'
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The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of everyone else.

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I am not a saint. I am not perfect. I am just myself.

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I want to help other people's children, and I want to help them as much as I can.

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I think the British people need someone to put a bit of love into them.

1995 — Interview with Martin Bashir, Panorama
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I found myself being more and more involved with people who were on the margins of society.

1995 — Interview with Martin Bashir, Panorama
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I'm still finding my feet, but I'm getting there.

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I think the world needs to change, and I want to be part of that change.

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I'm not interested in material things. I'm interested in people.

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I don't judge people. I just love them.

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I'm a great believer in touch. I think everyone needs it. When you're in a hospital, or in a hospice, or in a prison, the physical contact is very important.

1995 — Interview with Martin Bashir, Panorama
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I want to be remembered as a kind person, not as someone who was famous.

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I'm not a rebel. I just do things my way.

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I think it's important to be yourself, no matter what.

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I'm a very strong woman, and I'm not afraid to show it.

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I'm not afraid to make mistakes. I learn from them.

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