My mother played the piano and my father the violin, I can remember my dad teaching me how to waltz; I had my feet on his, my mother playing the piano, and my husband will tell you the lessons weren't very successful. Quentin Bryce dadfatherfoot share on social
I think we have to keep working enormously hard to see that every single Indigenous child - every Australian child - has true equality of opportunity. We've got to work harder at it. I think, you know, the heartland issue for us is the gap; the gap in life expectancy in this country. Quentin Bryce australianchildcountry share on social
I think that young Australians ought to be taking language education much more seriously. I mean, you know, every day I'm meeting people with expertise, ability and talent in fields where I want to learn so much more; science, for example. Quentin Bryce abilityaustralianday share on social
I believe the old boys' network is a powerful one. No one gives up power and privilege willingly, do they? Quentin Bryce boynetworkpower Change image and share on social
I've never owned a pair of jeans, but I had a fantastic denim boiler-suit and it got a lot of wearing. Quentin Bryce boilerdenimfantastic Change image and share on social
The bonds that women share around the world, wherever we come from, they're very powerful and they have an ease of communication because we share those very important things of our families, our mothering, of improving opportunities for the next generation. Quentin Bryce bondcommunicationease share on social
I support affirmative action. I support special measures when you need it. Quentin Bryce actionaffirmativemeasure Change image and share on social
I think there's a very clear recognition and understanding that the progress of women in business at the very highest decision-making levels is too slow. This is a discussion that's going on in every country around the world, actually. Quentin Bryce businessclearcountry share on social
I didn't have any Indigenous friends until I was in my 30s, and I'll always remember and be inspired by the remarkable friendship I had with Connie Bush, an outstanding Indigenous leader from Groot Eylandt on who was on the National Women's Advisory Council with me. Quentin Bryce 30sadvisorybush share on social