I've learned that asking ourselves not just what we want to be, but who we want to be is important at every stage of our lives, not just when we're s…

- Maria Shriver

When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands.

- Maria Shriver

People think, 'Oh my goodness! I have to do something really big.' You don't. Do what you love. There's a great quote from a poet I use all the time:…

- Maria Shriver

My definition of success? Being the kind of woman that I would want to have as a friend.

- Maria Shriver

Make time in your life to listen to your own voice. Do not let it get drowned out by others. Your voice is yours and yours alone. Stay in touch with …

- Maria Shriver

Never think that someone else knows what's best for you. Trust your way and don't ask for so much advice. Learn how to be quiet and still enough to h…

- Maria Shriver

Pausing allows you to take a beat to take a breath in your life. As everybody else is rushing around like a lunatic out there, I dare you to do the o…

- Maria Shriver

Don't wait until you are perfect to change the world.

- Maria Shriver

The love and laughter are what you need most in your life. They'll fill out all the potholes in the road.

- Maria Shriver