"The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly - indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection."

"There is nothing like becoming a mom to fill you with fear."

"America is a country ready to be taken, in fact, longing to be taken by political leaders ready to restore democracy and trust to the political process."

"Trying to be Supermom is as futile as trying to be Perfect Mom. Not going to happen."

"Though I had success in my research both when I was mad and when I was not, eventually I felt that my work would be better respected if I thought and acted like a 'normal' person."

"Don't confuse fame with success. Madonna is one; Helen Keller is the other."

"Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. We will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God."

"Being best is a false goal, you have to measure success on your own terms."