Maria Shriver Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I decided that I was going to be the Kennedy who makes her own name and finds her own job and works like a dog. My comeuppance was when Arnold got elected - I became the Kennedy who was married to the governor.”

“I made the mistake of thinking that external accomplishments would bring me peace. I thought it was about the job or a book or making a name for myself.”

“I, I am my own woman. I have not been, quote, 'bred' to look the other way. I look at that man back there in the green room straight on, eyes wide open, and I look at him with an open heart.”

“The gift my mother gave me was the gift of possibility. From an early age, she instilled in me a belief that I could do anything I wanted to do. It wasn't a matter of, 'Can I?' or 'Should I?' It was just, 'You can, you must, you will!' She wanted me to believe that anything was possible.”

“One of my greatest joys is poetry. I read it almost every day, and I've even taken a stab at writing some of my own. A poem I wrote for my mother when she was dying really helped me get through that hard time.”

“Don't think of him as a Republican. Think of him as the man I love, and if that doesn't work, think of him as the man who can crush you.”

“I don't believe in gutter politics. I don't believe in gutter journalism.”

“I appreciate your support, particularly this year, for sticking with me.”

“I was happy being a journalist. I didn't realize losing my job, my identity went with it.”

“We all know what happens to first ladies who shoot their mouths off.”